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Wednesday, February 26, 2014

orange chicken

If there is one thing in this world I crave more than anything it is orange chicken- preferably the unhealthy fast food kind! So in my on going quest to fulfill my cravings but in a healthier way, I have been making myself homemade orange chicken- minus the unhealthy ingredients! Orange chicken is actually really fast and easy to make!

CHICKEN PREPARATION: There are a number of ways to prepare the chicken but I like to simply cube around 4-5 chicken breasts or cutlets and bake them in the oven or a pan. An alternative is to make crispy chicken by breading it and frying or baking it.

ORANGE SAUCE:
1 1/2 cup of fresh squeezed orange juice
1/4 cup of soy sauce
3 tablespoons of brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon of sambal or your favorite spice (if you like spice)
1-2 minced garlic gloves
1 tablespoon of cornstarch

While the chicken is cooking add the ingredients to a sauce pan. 
Bring to a simmer. 
The last step is to add the cornstarch (I mix it with a little bit of water first to prevent lumping) to the sauce and bring to a boil. 
Heat until it is thickened.
Remove from heat and lightly toss with the chicken.
I like to sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions on top of jasmine rice.


9 comments:

  1. Thank you! Someone else who understands! Seriously, I just want to put a straw in that orange sauce. :D

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  2. livethegoldenrule11:03 PM

    I used to make something similar when the kids were home. Can't remember where I got the recipe, but it was called "Sunshine Chicken." OJ, minced garlic and Chix boullion cubes. But this was marinated overnight. Your's is easier, and it looks great!!!

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  3. Thanks Alisa, looks wonderful! I eat lots of chicken and have to admit that I'm getting bored with my own few recipes, so this is simple and welcome...

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  4. thanks for this post! i make orange chicken all the time only the non-healthy version. now i can try a healthier version with just as much yum power.

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  5. easy...peasy...Looks so yummy ! Thanks for sharing

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  6. I will be making this tonight! Thanks!

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  7. Ooh yummy... and it looks so delish!
    Am definitely gonna try it tonight!
    thank you so much-
    Maryam @ homespunaround.blogspot.in

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  8. I cooked the recipe for lunch today and it was a complete success. THANK YOU!!!! Your cooking ideas are tasty and easy to prepare.

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