Orange & Ginger Chicken
Basic Information
- Servings: 4
- Ready in: 180 minutes
- Preparation time: -
- Cooking time: -
- Rating: 10.19
- Health score: 7.00
- Weight Watcher points: 20.00
Summary
Orange & Ginger Chicken could be just the dairy free recipe you've been looking for. One portion of this dish contains around 17g of protein, 12g of fat, and a total of 519 calories. This recipe serves 4 and costs $1.4 per serving. Only a few people made this recipe, and 2 would say it hit the spot. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 3 hours. A mixture of garlic, salt, orange, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. It is brought to you by Foodista. It works well as a main course. Overall, this recipe earns a solid spoonacular score of 42%. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Orange-Ginger Chicken, Orange & Ginger Chicken, and Orange and Ginger Chicken.
Ingredients
brown sugar1 cup
flour1 cup
ginger root0.5 teaspoon
garlic0.5 teaspoon
green onion2 tablespoons
lemon juice0.25 cup
olive oil3 tablespoons
orange1
pepper0.25 teaspoon
pepper flakes0.25 teaspoon
rice vinegar1 cup
salt0.5 teaspoon
chicken breasts2
soy sauce2.5 tablespoons
water2 tablespoons
Instructions
Step 1
Pour 1 1/2 cups water, orange juice (about 1/4 cup from the fresh orange), lemon juice, rice vinegar, and soy sauce into a saucepan and set over medium-high heat.Stir in the tablespoon orange zest, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, chopped onion, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil.
Step 2
Remove from heat, and cool 10 to 15 minutes.
Step 3
Place the chicken pieces into a resealable plastic bag. When contents of saucepan have cooled, pour 1 cup of sauce into bag.Reserve the remaining sauce. Seal the bag, and refrigerate at least 2 hours.In another resealable plastic bag, mix the flour, salt, and pepper.
Step 4
Add the marinated chicken pieces, seal the bag, and shake to coat.
Step 5
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Step 6
Place chicken into the skillet, and brown on both sides.
Step 7
Drain on a plate lined with paper towels, and cover with aluminum foil.Wipe out the skillet, and add the sauce. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Step 8
Mix together the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water; stir into the sauce. Reduce heat to medium low, add the chicken pieces, and simmer, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Categories
Dish Types: lunch, main course, main dish, dinner
Diets: dairy free