SPICY ORANGE CHICKEN

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Marinate chicken overnight and stir fry with red bell peppers and sugar snap peas for an easy chicken stir-fry.

Provided by By Cheri Liefeld

Categories     Entree

Time 8h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 teaspoons grated orange peel
2/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1/2 cup dry sherry
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
4 teaspoons Asian chili sauce
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 to 3 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or tenders, cut into thin strips
1 cup sliced red bell pepper
1 cup fresh sugar snap peas
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons water

Steps:

  • In small bowl, mix orange peel, orange juice, sherry, hoisin sauce, sesame oil and chili sauce. Pour half of sauce into small freezer container; seal tightly. Place chicken in large freezer plastic bag; add remaining half of sauce (marinade); seal bag. Refrigerate container of sauce and bag of chicken 8 hours or overnight, or freeze up to 2 months.
  • If sauce and chicken are frozen, place in refrigerator to thaw overnight.
  • Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. In wok or 12-inch skillet, heat canola oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken to wok; stir-fry until no longer pink in center.
  • Remove chicken from wok. Add bell peppers and peas; cook 1 to 2 minutes. Return chicken to wok; add thawed sauce. In small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; add to sauce. Cook until sauce is thickened.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

Prabin Shakya
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


Johnny Rodriguez
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I love the fact that this recipe uses fresh oranges instead of bottled orange juice.


Betty Scippio
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


veekie clement
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly. The orange sauce is delicious.


seaida mohammed
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always a hit with my guests.


Kateria Williams
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I've never been a fan of orange chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. It's the perfect blend of sweet and savory.


Md Babu Babi
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This is my new favorite chicken recipe. It's so easy to make and the flavor is incredible.


Bhesraj Bohara
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I made this for dinner last night and it was a huge success. My husband and kids loved it.


Musammat Umaima
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. I especially love the crispy orange chicken.


Jimmy Kneece
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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of flavors is amazing.


Makhmed Amangul
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the orange sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and spicy.


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