Chinese Orange Chicken

Sackville's Note:

A basic orange chicken recipe. Add your favourite veggies to make it go further, if you like. Red peppers are a nice choice.

• Total Time: 1 hrs
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts , cut into cubes
• 1 garlic clove , minced
• 1 slice ginger , minced

Marinade

• 1 tablespoon dry sherry
• ½ tablespoon cornstarch

Sauce

• 1⁄3; cup orange juice
• 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• ¼ teaspoon chili paste

Directions:

1. Place the cubed chicken in a bowl with the marinade ingredients for 30 minutes.
2. While the chicken is marinating, prepare the sauce ingredients.
3. When the chicken is nearly ready, heat the wok and add a bit of oil.
4. Throw in the garlic and ginger and stir-fry until aromatic.
5. Add the chicken and stir-fry until it changes color.
6. Push up to the sides of the wok, making a well in the middle.
7. Add the sauce.
8. Mix the sauce and the chicken together.
9. Stir-fry for another minute and serve hot.

Reviews

[Che~Sara`]

We thought this was THE BEST chicken!!! That orange juice gave it so much yummy flavor! I added red pepper flakes as well for a little zing. SO good. Will definitely be making this again. Served with fried rice...

[erin byrum]

easy to make and very tasty but not as good as the restaurant version