Orange-Flavored Chicken Recipe

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Orange-Flavored Chicken
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Directions:

  1. FOR THE MARINADE AND SAUCE: 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.
  4. Refrigerate 30 to 60 minutes, but no longer.
  5. Bring remaining mixture in saucepan to boil over high heat.
  6. In small bowl, stir together cornstarch and cold water; whisk cornstarch mixture into sauce.
  7. Simmer sauce, stirring occasionally, until thick and translucent, about 1 minute.
  8. Off heat, stir in orange peel and chiles (sauce should measure 1 1/2 cups); set sauce aside.
  9. FOR THE COATING: Place egg whites in pie plate; using fork, beat until frothy. In second pie plate, whisk cornstarch, cayenne, and baking soda until combined.
  10. Drain chicken in colander or large mesh strainer; thoroughly pat chicken dry with paper towels.
  11. Place half of chicken pieces in egg whites and turn to coat; transfer pieces to cornstarch mixture and coat thoroughly.
  12. Place dredged chicken pieces on wire rack set over baking sheet; repeat with remaining chicken.
  13. TO FRY THE CHICKEN: Heat oil in 11- to 12-inch Dutch oven or straight-sided sauté pan with at least 3-quart capacity over high heat until oil registers 350 degrees on instant-read or deep-fry thermometer.
  14. Carefully place half of chicken in oil one piece at a time; fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes, turning each piece with tongs halfway through cooking.
  15. Transfer chicken to large plate lined with paper towels.
  16. Return oil to 350 degrees and repeat with remaining chicken.
  17. TO SERVE: Reheat sauce over medium heat until simmering, about 2 minutes.
  18. Add chicken and gently toss until evenly coated and heated through.
  19. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2567.27 Kcal (10749 kJ)
Calories from fat 2188.06 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 243.12g 374%
Cholesterol 178.37mg 59%
Sodium 1323.73mg 55%
Potassium 757.03mg 16%
Total Carbs 76.44g 25%
Sugars 35.56g 142%
Dietary Fiber 2.53g 10%
Protein 25.03g 50%
Vitamin C 154.7mg 258%
Iron 1.6mg 9%
Calcium 66.1mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 389.72 Kcal (1632 kJ)
Calories from fat 332.15 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 36.91g 374%
Cholesterol 27.08mg 59%
Sodium 200.94mg 55%
Potassium 114.92mg 16%
Total Carbs 11.6g 25%
Sugars 5.4g 142%
Dietary Fiber 0.38g 10%
Protein 3.8g 50%
Vitamin C 23.5mg 258%
Iron 0.2mg 9%
Calcium 10mg 7%

* 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

  • 71.1
    Points
  • 73
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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