Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Orange Chicken and Rice, a delectable dish that harmonizes the vibrant zest of oranges with the savory goodness of chicken and fluffy rice. This culinary masterpiece offers a delightful balance of sweet, tangy, and savory notes, creating an unforgettable taste experience. Our comprehensive guide presents two irresistible recipes for this dish: a classic version that stays true to its traditional roots and a modern rendition that adds a touch of culinary innovation. Both recipes provide step-by-step instructions, ensuring success in your kitchen adventures. Get ready to embark on a flavor-packed journey with our Orange Chicken and Rice extravaganza.
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BAKED ORANGE CHICKEN AND BROWN RICE
This high-protein, whole-grain dish is easy to throw together. We love using chicken thighs, because they're budget friendly and stay moist while baking with the rice.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 2h5m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring, until just beginning to brown and soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add the onions, chicken broth, rice, 1/4 cup of the orange juice, 2 teaspoons of the orange zest, 1 tablespoon of oil and 3/4 teaspoon salt to a 2-quart baking dish and stir to combine.
- Toss the chicken with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl. Nestle the chicken into the rice mixture. Cover the dish with foil and transfer it to the oven, being careful not to spill.
- Bake for 55 minutes. Remove the foil and drizzle the chicken with 2 tablespoons of the orange juice. Continue to bake until most of the liquid has been absorbed, the chicken is fully cooked and the rice is tender, about 50 minutes more.
- Drizzle the chicken with the remaining orange juice. Sprinkle the mint, pine nuts and desired amount of remaining orange zest over the dish and serve.
ORANGE CHICKEN AND RICE - REMADE
Orange chicken is one of our go-to meals when ordering Chinese takeout, so we were excited to try Beth's version. It does not disappoint. The chicken is very tender. It soaks up the fresh, sweet, and bursting orange flavor from the sauce. Red pepper flakes add a little kick of spice that you're looking for. We used the brown rice...
Provided by Beth Colon
Categories Chicken
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- 1. In a medium saucepan, add water, the juice of two oranges and lemons, rice vinegar, and soy sauce. Place on med-high heat. Add the zest of 2 oranges, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, green onion, and red pepper flakes. Bring this mixture to a boil. Remove from heat and let this cool for about 10-15 minutes.
- 2. While this is cooling, remove any fat from chicken breasts. Cut into small bite-size pieces. Place in a large bowl.
- 3. When the mixture is cooled, add one cup to the chicken and mix so that all of the chicken is coated. Reserve the remaining mixture for later. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
- 4. Place chicken and marinade in large skillet/frying pan and cook until no longer pink. (If you have a lot of juice remaining drain it off.) Add the reserved sauce to chicken and cook for about 5-7 minutes over med-high heat.
- 5. In a small bowl, add water and corn starch. Mix together. Add to chicken, stirring constantly. This should thicken up quickly.
- 6. (This is for Minute Rice, if you use a different kind, use the directions on your package) Add 3 cups of water, 2-3 chicken bouillons, and 2 Tbsp oil to water and bring to a boil. Add 4 cups of the brown rice, bring back to boil, and cover. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
- 7. While this is cooking, scramble up the 2 eggs.
- 8. Once the rice is done, add the soy sauce, chopped green onions, and the cooked eggs. Taste and then add salt if needed. Try it and tell me if this isn't better than takeout! lol. Hope you enjoy.
EASY ORANGE CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breasts, soy sauce, orange juice, cornstarch, oil, orange juice, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, cornstarch
Provided by Hannah Williams
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Slice chicken breast into cubes.
- In a bowl, combine marinade ingredients. Add chicken and stir to coat.
- Let marinate at least 1 hour.
- In a pan, heat oil on medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade with a slotted spoon, and cook all sides until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- Add sauce ingredients to pan and bring to a boil, mixing continuously, until mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Serve over rice if desired.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 36 grams, Sugar 11 grams
EASY ORANGE CHICKEN WITH RICE
Make and share this Easy Orange Chicken With Rice recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Red Chef Mama
Categories Chicken
Time 1h10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees (farenheit).
- Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste over the chicken.
- Place the cut up chicken in a foil lined baking dish, skin side up.
- Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes.
- In a medium saucepan combine the orange juice, butter and ginger, heat through.
- Spoon the orange sauce over the chicken and bake for 20 minutes longer or until the chicken is tender and no longer pink.
- Meanwhile, cook rice according to package directions.
- Serve the chicken and sauce with the rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 851.5, Fat 49.6, SaturatedFat 16.9, Cholesterol 287.2, Sodium 308.8, Carbohydrate 13.7, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 13.3, Protein 83
ASIAN ORANGE CHICKEN
A delicious citrus chicken recipe with flavors reminiscent of the orange chicken from a popular restaurant in the mall.
Provided by HARRY WETZEL
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 3h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Pour 1 1/2 cups water, orange juice, lemon juice, rice vinegar, and soy sauce into a saucepan and set over medium-high heat. Stir in the orange zest, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, chopped onion, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat, and cool 10 to 15 minutes.
- Place the chicken pieces into a resealable plastic bag. When contents of saucepan have cooled, pour 1 cup of sauce into bag. Reserve the remaining sauce. Seal the bag, and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
- In another resealable plastic bag, mix the flour, salt, and pepper. Add the marinated chicken pieces, seal the bag, and shake to coat.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place chicken into the skillet, and brown on both sides. Drain on a plate lined with paper towels, and cover with aluminum foil.
- Wipe out the skillet, and add the sauce. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Mix together the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water; stir into the sauce. Reduce heat to medium low, add the chicken pieces, and simmer, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 445.4 calories, Carbohydrate 68.7 g, Cholesterol 34.2 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 17.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 762.8 mg, Sugar 36.5 g
ZIPPY ORANGE CHICKEN AND RICE
This colorful, zesty entrée of chicken strips, green pepper, rice, mandarin oranges and pineapple is flavored with orange juice and brown sugar.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 25m
Yield Makes 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat 2 Tbsp. of the dressing in skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken and green pepper; cook and stir 5 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Drain. Reduce heat to medium.
- Mix remaining dressing, juice and sugar. Stir into skillet; bring to boil.
- Remove from heat; add rice, orange segments and pineapple. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 340 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 34 g
Tips:
- To ensure the chicken is crispy, make sure to coat it evenly in the cornstarch mixture and fry it in hot oil until golden brown.
- Be careful not to overcrowd the pan when frying the chicken, as this will result in soggy chicken.
- Make sure to use a good quality orange sauce, as this will make a big difference in the overall flavor of the dish.
- Serve the orange chicken and rice immediately after cooking, as this will ensure that the chicken is crispy and the rice is fluffy.
- To make the dish more flavorful, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a tablespoon of Sriracha sauce to the orange sauce.
- If you don't have any orange marmalade on hand, you can use orange juice concentrate instead. Just be sure to reduce it by half before adding it to the sauce.
- For a healthier version of this dish, bake the chicken instead of frying it. Just be sure to preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and bake the chicken for 20-25 minutes, or until it is cooked through.
Conclusion:
Orange chicken and rice is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a restaurant-quality meal that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy recipe, give orange chicken and rice a try. You won't be disappointed!
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