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Souped Up Recipes Orange Chicken

Souped Up Recipes Orange Chicken

Shikta Ghosh
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course chicken soup, Soup
Servings 4
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board

Ingredients
  

For The Chicken Marinade

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger

For The Sauce

  • ½ cup orange juice
  • ¼ cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Additional Ingredients

  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 green onions sliced (for garnish)
  • Sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Marinate The Chicken: In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, orange juice, honey, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Toss in the chicken pieces, ensuring they are well-coated. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
  • Step 2: Prep The Sauce: Whisk together the orange juice, chicken broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and cornstarch in another bowl. Set aside.
  • Step 3: Sear The Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
  • Step 4: Stir-Fry Veggies: Using the same skillet, stir-fry the broccoli and bell pepper until they are tender-crisp, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Step 5: Combine And Simmer: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, pour in the prepared sauce, and stir everything together. Let it simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and veggies beautifully.
  • Step 6: Serve And Garnish: Serve this delectable Orange Chicken over a bed of cooked rice. Garnish with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds for that extra dash of flavor and visual appeal.
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