ORANGE CHICKEN (HOME
Orange chicken is a delicious and popular dish that combines the juiciness of chicken with the citrus and sweet flavor of orange. This recipe usually begins with the preparation of the chicken, which is cut into pieces or fillets and seasoned with salt and pepper. It is then cooked in a hot pan with a little oil until golden brown and cooked through.
Meanwhile, the orange sauce is prepared, which is the distinctive element of this dish. To make the sauce, fresh orange juice, sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce and other seasonings such as garlic and ginger are used. This mixture is cooked over low heat until it thickens and acquires a sweet and sour and aromatic flavor.
Once the chicken is cooked, pour the orange sauce over it and let it cook for a few more minutes so that the flavors integrate. The result is a juicy, tender and full-flavored dish, with a citrus and sweet touch that makes it irresistible for any palate.
Here is a basic recipe to prepare orange chicken:
Ingredients:
4 chicken breast fillets
Salt and pepper to taste
Olive oil
2 oranges (juice and zest)
2 tablespoons of sugar
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, to thicken the sauce)
Sesame seeds and chopped chives to decorate (optional)
Instructions:
Season the chicken fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
Heat some olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken tenders until golden brown on both sides and cooked through. Remove them from the pan and set them aside.
In the same pan, add the orange juice, the zest of one orange, sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook the mixture over medium heat until it begins to thicken slightly.
If you want a thicker sauce, mix the cornstarch with a little water and add it to the pan, stirring constantly until the sauce reaches the desired consistency.
Return the chicken tenders to the pan and cook them in the sauce for a few more minutes, making sure to coat them well with the sauce and heat them through.
Serve the orange chicken accompanied by white rice or steamed vegetables. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped chives if desired.
Enjoy this delicious orange chicken dish!