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!
SPICY SZECHUAN CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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