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Sweet and Savory Asian Orange Chicken

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PREP TIME
20 min
COOKING TIME
20 min
TOTAL TIME
170 min
SERVINGS
4 servings
Dinner Asian
Sweet and Savory Asian Orange Chicken
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/3 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onion
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
1
Acquire all necessary ingredients beforehand.
2
Combine water, rice vinegar, lemon juice, soy sauce, and orange juice in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in brown sugar, green onion, orange zest, ginger, garlic, and pepper flakes; bring to a rolling boil. Remove from heat, allowing it to cool for 10 to 15 minutes.
3
Transfer the chicken into a resealable plastic bag. Pour in 1 cup of cooled sauce, ensuring it's well-coated. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Set aside the remaining sauce.
4
In another resealable plastic bag, combine flour, salt, and pepper.
5
Take the chicken out of its marinade and place it into the bag of seasoned flour, making sure it's evenly coated. Seal the bag and give it a good shake to coat the chicken properly.
6
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken in the hot skillet until it's nicely browned on both sides.
7
Transfer the chicken to a paper towel-lined plate and cover it with aluminum foil. Wipe out the skillet.
8
Pour the reserved sauce into the skillet, bringing it to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
9
Mix cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir this mixture into the boiling sauce.
10
Reduce heat to medium-low, add the chicken, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until it's cooked through, taking about 5 minutes.
11
Serve the chicken over rice and indulge in your meal!