Best 6 Spicy Szechuan Orange Chicken Ww Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Spicy Szechuan Orange Chicken, a delectable dish that harmonizes zesty Szechuan spices with the refreshing tang of orange. This culinary journey takes you through two enticing variations: the traditional deep-fried version and a healthier air-fried alternative. Both recipes promise an explosion of taste, leaving you craving more.
The traditional Szechuan Orange Chicken recipe is a symphony of bold flavors, featuring succulent chicken coated in a crispy, golden batter and smothered in a luscious sauce made with orange zest, ginger, garlic, chili peppers, and soy sauce. The result is a dish that tantalizes the taste buds, leaving you with a lingering warmth.
For those seeking a lighter option, the air-fried Szechuan Orange Chicken recipe offers a healthier take on this classic dish. Chicken is coated in a flavorful breading and cooked to perfection in an air fryer, resulting in a crispy exterior and juicy interior. The sauce, crafted with orange zest, ginger, garlic, chili peppers, and soy sauce, provides the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors.
Both recipes are accompanied by step-by-step instructions, ensuring that even novice cooks can create this delectable dish in the comfort of their own homes. Whether you prefer the traditional deep-fried version or the healthier air-fried alternative, this recipe guide has you covered. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY SZECHUAN CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



Spicy Szechuan Chicken Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: corn starch, salt, rice wine, white pepper, soy sauce, scallion, ginger, chicken thighs, vegetable oil, szechuan peppercorn, red chilis, dried red chilis, ginger, scallion, peanuts, sugar, rice wine, sesame oil, scallion

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 teaspoons corn starch
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon rice wine
½ teaspoon white pepper
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 stalk scallion, shredded
2 slices ginger
4 chicken thighs, chopped into bite-sized pieces
vegetable oil, as needed for frying
2 tablespoons szechuan peppercorn
5 red chilis, chopped
50 dried red chilis, whole
4 slices ginger
1 stalk scallion, chopped
⅓ cup peanuts
½ teaspoon sugar
½ tablespoon rice wine
1 tablespoon sesame oil
scallion, chopped for garnish

Steps:

  • Combine marinade ingredients in a bowl, add the chopped chicken. Marinate for 10 minutes.
  • In about 1 ½ inch (4 cm) of oil, fry the chicken until browned and crispy. Remove and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a wok or a large pan. Add the Szechuan peppercorn and dried red chilies. Fry until fragrant.
  • Add the rest of the dried red chilies, ginger, scallion, and peanuts. Fry for a minute.
  • Add the fried chicken pieces, sugar, rice wine and sesame oil. Toss to coat.
  • Garnish with chopped scallions.
  • Nutrition Calories: 2870 Fat: 303 grams Carbs: 29 grams Fiber: 11 grams Sugars: 9 grams Protein: 26 grams
  • Enjoy!

SPICY ORANGE CHICKEN



Spicy Orange Chicken image

My Spicy Orange Chicken has the same flavor profile as its take-out counterpart, Orange Chicken: the sweet orange, the spicy chilies, and the Asian condiments. I make this without oil, making something much lighter and very tasty.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 1h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup orange juice
⅓ cup brown sugar
⅓ cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh ginger root, grated
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
1 bunch green onions, sliced, white parts and tops separated
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, sliced into rings
1 red bell pepper, cut into 2 inch pieces
½ cup sugar snap peas
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
1 bunch cilantro leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • Whisk orange juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, fish sauce, soy sauce, ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes in a large bowl.
  • Mix in chicken pieces and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  • Remove chicken from refrigerator and drain thoroughly in colander, reserving marinade.
  • Heat a large non-stick skillet over high heat. Cook and stir chicken for 2 minutes; spoon out any excess liquid.
  • Continue to cook and stir until chicken caramelizes, 6 to 7 minutes.
  • Stir in white portions of green onions, garlic, and orange zest; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Pour in half of reserved marinade. Simmer until reduced and thickened, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Stir in jalapeno pepper, bell pepper, and sugar snap peas; cook and stir until vegetables are warmed, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in green portions of green onions; cook and stir 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat. Garnish with cilantro and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.5 calories, Carbohydrate 25.2 g, Cholesterol 103.4 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 627 mg, Sugar 17.5 g

SPICY SZECHUAN ORANGE CHICKEN - WW



Spicy Szechuan Orange Chicken - WW image

From Weight Watchers --282 Cal., 7 g total fat, 1 g. sat fat, 0 g trans fat, 63 mg. chol., 304 mg. Sod., 28 g. carb., 6 g sugar, 4 g. fiber, 28 g. prot., 72 mg. Calc.

Provided by DailyInspiration

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup brown rice (quick cooking)
1 lb chicken breast, cut into thin strips (boneless, skinless)
2 teaspoons orange zest (finely grated)
1 tablespoon cornstarch (plus 2 tsp.)
2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
1/2 cup orange juice
1/3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon sesame oil (dark)
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely grated
2 garlic cloves, sliced
1/2 bunch broccoli, cut into florets (3 cups)
2 carrots, thinly sliced on the diagonal

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
  • Meanwhile, combine chicken, orange zest, 1 tablespoons cornstarch and 1 tablespoons soy sauce in a large bowl and toss to coat. Combine orange juice, broth, honey, sesame oil, pepper flakes, remaining 2 teaspoons cornstarch and remaining 1 tablespoons soy sauce in small bowl.
  • Heat 1 teaspoons canola oil in wok or large nonstick skillet over medium high heat until very hot. Add chicken and stir fry until lightly browned, about 3 minutes; transfer to a plate. Return skillet to heat and add remaining 1 teaspoons canola oil. Add ginger and garlic; stir fry until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Stir in broccoli and carrots and stir fry until broccoli is bright green, about 2 minutes. Pour in orange juice mixture; bring to a boil and cook until thickened, about 1 minute. Add chicken and cook until heated through, about 1 minute. Divide chicken mixture and rice among 4 plates.

HOT AND SPICY SICHUAN CHICKEN



Hot and Spicy Sichuan Chicken image

This is a traditional Chinese dish, which is simple to make. Tender chunks of chicken are bathed in a rich, hot, and spicy sauce. Enjoy with freshly cooked white rice.

Provided by Jin

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Chinese

Time 1h7m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ (2 pound) whole chicken
1 (3/4 inch thick) slice fresh ginger, crushed
1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup chile oil
2 tablespoons white sugar
¼ teaspoon monosodium glutamate (MSG)
¼ teaspoon Sichuan peppercorn oil
6 spring onions (white parts only), cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds, or to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add chicken and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and discard water.
  • Bring a large pot of fresh water to a boil; add chicken, ginger, and peppercorns. Add more water if needed to cover chicken completely. Cover and cook over high heat until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear, 35 to 45 minutes. Drain and discard water.
  • Horizontally chop chicken into 3/4-inch pieces, cutting through the bone and skin. Vertically chop into 3/4-inch squares; transfer to a bowl.
  • Combine soy sauce, chile oil, sugar, MSG, and Sichuan peppercorn oil in a bowl to form a sauce; pour over chicken and toss well. Garnish with spring onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.5 calories, Carbohydrate 9.8 g, Cholesterol 40.2 mg, Fat 32.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 11.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 972.8 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

SZECHUAN ORANGE CHICKEN



Szechuan Orange Chicken image

From a magazine of quick meal recipes. The recipe calls for blood orange juice, but I've used fresh regular orange juice (Odwalla brand) and it works just fine. This recipe has a fairly mild, sweet, orangey flavor.

Provided by Halcyon Eve

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups orange juice (blood orange or regular)
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon hot chili flakes
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
4 cups hot cooked rice
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion (including tops)
soy sauce

Steps:

  • To make Blood Orange Sauce, mix all sauce ingredients in a 10-12" nonstick skillet over high heat.
  • Bring to boil and boil until reduced to 1 cup, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir often to prevent burning.
  • May be made up to 2 days in advance; use either hot or cold.
  • Meanwhile, rinse chicken and pat dry. Cut into 1/2 inch chunks.
  • In a 12" nonstick skillet or 5-6 qt nonstick pan, heat oil over high heat.
  • Add chicken and stir-fry until lightly browned and cooked through (cut to test for pinkness), about 4-5 minutes.
  • Add Blood Orange Sauce and stir until it comes to a boil, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Spoon chicken and sauce over rice in bowls. Sprinkle with green onion and season to taste with soy sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 65.8, Sodium 76.1, Carbohydrate 88.9, Fiber 1, Sugar 33, Protein 31.5

SPICY ORANGE CHICKEN



Spicy Orange Chicken image

I created a citrusy version of General Tso's chicken. Top with sesame seeds and green onions, roasted red peppers and sugar snap peas. -Paula Williams, Covington, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 large navel oranges
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons canola oil, divided
Hot cooked rice
Sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onions

Steps:

  • Finely grate peel from one orange; place peel in a small bowl. Cut a thin slice from the top and bottom of each orange; stand oranges upright on a cutting board. With a knife, cut off peel and outer membrane from oranges. Working over the small bowl with orange peel to catch juices, cut along the membrane of each segment to remove fruit; set sectioned oranges aside. Stir cornstarch, broth, vinegar, honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, jalapeno and pepper flakes into orange juice and peel., Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat. Add half of the chicken; stir-fry 5-7 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove from pan. Repeat with remaining oil and chicken., Stir cornstarch mixture and add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Stir in reserved orange sections. Serve with rice. Sprinkle servings with sesame seeds and green onions.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • For a more authentic flavor, use a Chinese wok to cook the chicken.
  • To save time, you can use store-bought orange marmalade instead of making your own.
  • If you don't have any fresh oranges, you can use 1/4 cup of orange juice concentrate instead.
  • If you like your chicken extra spicy, you can add an extra 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
  • Serve the chicken with rice or noodles, and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.

Conclusion:

This Spicy Szechuan Orange Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is crispy and flavorful, and the sauce is tangy and sweet. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a restaurant-quality meal in the comfort of your own home. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting recipe, give this Spicy Szechuan Orange Chicken a try!

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