Orange Chicken Recipe

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Orange Chicken
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Directions:

  1. Place chicken in 1-gallon zipper-lock bag; set aside.
  2. Combine chicken broth, orange juice, grated zest, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, ginger, and cayenne in large saucepan (with at least 3-quart capacity); whisk until sugar is fully dissolved.
  3. Measure out 3/4 cup mixture and pour into bag with chicken; press out as much air as possible and seal bag, making sure that all pieces are coated with marinade. Refrigerate 30 to 60 minutes, but no longer.
  4. Bring remaining mixture in saucepan to boil over high heat. In small bowl, stir together cornstarch and cold water; whisk cornstarch mixture into sauce. Simmer sauce, stirring occasionally, until thick and translucent, about 1 minute. Off heat, stir in orange peel and chiles (sauce should measure 1 1/2 cups); set sauce aside.
  5. Place egg whites in pie plate; using fork, beat until frothy. In second pie plate, whisk cornstarch, cayenne, and baking soda until combined. Drain chicken in colander or large mesh strainer; thoroughly pat chicken dry with paper towels.
  6. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  7. Place half of chicken pieces in egg whites and turn to coat; transfer pieces to cornstarch mixture and coat thoroughly. Place dredged chicken pieces on wire rack set over baking sheet; repeat with remaining chicken.
  8. Arrange chicken pieces on baking sheet lined with non-stick foil. Spray with cooking oil spray. Bake for 30-45 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
  9. Reheat sauce over medium heat until simmering, about 2 minutes. Add chicken and gently toss until evenly coated and heated through. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 827.94 Kcal (3466 kJ)
Calories from fat 453.36 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 50.37g 77%
Cholesterol 118.91mg 40%
Sodium 978.78mg 41%
Potassium 686.38mg 15%
Total Carbs 75.25g 25%
Sugars 35.55g 142%
Dietary Fiber 2.55g 10%
Protein 18.22g 36%
Vitamin C 154.9mg 258%
Iron 1.6mg 9%
Calcium 62.1mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 191.42 Kcal (801 kJ)
Calories from fat 104.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.65g 77%
Cholesterol 27.49mg 40%
Sodium 226.29mg 41%
Potassium 158.69mg 15%
Total Carbs 17.4g 25%
Sugars 8.22g 142%
Dietary Fiber 0.59g 10%
Protein 4.21g 36%
Vitamin C 35.8mg 258%
Iron 0.4mg 9%
Calcium 14.4mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 20.2
    Points
  • 23
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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