Orange Chicken

By Lunds & Byerlys

February 12, 2024

A healthier take on traditional orange chicken, sautéed instead of breaded and fried. This flavorful dish marinates overnight in a simple sauce and cooks up in just 15 minutes. Delicious made with sweet Sumo citrus or navel oranges.


SERVINGS

2

PREP TIME

20 min

+ 4 hrs marinating

Ingredients

  • 8
    ounces all-natural organic chicken breast, cubed
  • 1
    Sumo citrus or 1 large orange, juiced
  • 2
    tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1½
    tablespoons honey
  • 1
    serrano pepper, minced (use less for less heat)
  • Dash kosher salt
  • Couple of turns of freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1
    teaspoon peanut oil or canola oil
  • 2
    green onions, sliced

Directions

  1. 1

    Place all ingredients except peanut oil and green onions in bowl or Ziploc bag and mix together, then cover and place in refrigerator to allow to marinate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

  2. 2

    Heat a wok or nonstick skillet to medium-high and add peanut/canola oil.

  3. 3

    Add the chicken a few pieces at a time and then turn to coat and begin cooking, 2 to 3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add the marinade to the wok or skillet, mix with the chicken and bring to a boil.

  5. 5

    Reduce heat to simmer, continue cooking until marinade is reduced by half and chicken is cooked through, at least 3 minutes or more.

  6. 6

    Add green onions and turn to coat.

  7. 7

    Serve over brown rice with additional green onions to garnish, if desired.

Recipe source: The Enchanted Cook


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