Orange Chicken Recipe

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Orange Chicken
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Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 300. Cover a shallow pan with aluminum foil and have it next to the skillet while you cook the chicken.
  2. Combine all the ingredients for the marinade and add the sliced chicken. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. You can leave the chicken in overnight if you wish.
  3. In a large skillet, heat 2 inches of peanut oil over medium heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard half of the liquid and all solids from the marinade. Add the water, cornstarch and flour to remaining marinade liquid and mix well. This should form a batter for the chicken. Coat the chicken pieces well while the oil heats.
  4. In a small bowl combine orange juice, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar and set aside.
  5. When the oil is hot, lightly fry the chicken on both sides. Drain well on paper towels. Put the chicken on the aluminum covered pan and keep warm in the oven while you finish the rest of the chicken.
  6. After all the chicken has been fried and is in the oven, pour off all of the oil except for 1 tablespoon. Add 1 teaspoon of sesame oil and sauté the garlic, scallions, pepper flakes, ginger root & orange zest. Add the mixture from the small bowl and the 1 1/2 cups of chicken broth. Heat to boiling and add the 2 Tablespoons of cornstarch & water to thicken.
  7. Remove the chicken from the oven, and serve it over rice and top with the orange sauce.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 461.07 Kcal (1930 kJ)
Calories from fat 61.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.87g 11%
Cholesterol 130.83mg 44%
Sodium 3574.32mg 149%
Potassium 991.45mg 21%
Total Carbs 53.36g 18%
Sugars 21.13g 85%
Dietary Fiber 1.22g 5%
Protein 45.51g 91%
Vitamin C 10.7mg 18%
Iron 1.2mg 7%
Calcium 47.9mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 95.21 Kcal (399 kJ)
Calories from fat 12.77 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.42g 11%
Cholesterol 27.02mg 44%
Sodium 738.13mg 149%
Potassium 204.74mg 21%
Total Carbs 11.02g 18%
Sugars 4.36g 85%
Dietary Fiber 0.25g 5%
Protein 9.4g 91%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 18%
Iron 0.2mg 7%
Calcium 9.9mg 5%

* 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

  • 9.6
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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