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    HOME » Recipes » Asian

    Published: Dec 12, 2014 · Modified: Feb 19, 2021· This website generates income via ads ·

    Easy Orange Chicken

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    The inspiration for the this version of orange chicken came from an unlikely source. Breakfast. I love toast in the morning, specifically toast with orange marmalade. I think it pairs perfectly with a hot cup of black coffee. Yesterday I picked up a jar of marmalade from the food co-op. It was not my usual brand. Instead of the tangy, semi-bitter taste I love, this marmalade was super sweet. I didn't care for it on toast.

    In the spirit of waste-not, want-not I devised a plan to re-purpose the marmalade. The first thing that came to mind was orange chicken. I didn't want the orange peel in the sauce, so I emptied the entire jar of marmalade into a small saucepan and heated it with a little water. I poured the melted marmalade through a sieve and separated the orange peel. I used the rest to make the orange chicken sauce. The meal came together quickly using things I already had on hand.

    We really enjoyed this simple version of grandson Buddy's favorite, orange chicken. It is worth buying a jar of marmalade, just for this chicken.

    Easy Orange Chicken at theeggfarm.com

    The beautiful carrots were part of the Winter Vegetable Box from the CSA. This was my first week as part of the CSA.

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    Fragrant steamed Jasmine rice is the perfect accompaniment to the orange chicken and carrots.

    Easy Orange Chicken at theeggfarm.com

    All that you need now is a little scallion for garnish and your chopsticks.

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    Easy Orange Chicken

    Orange marmalade is the shortcut to delicious Chinese Orange Chicken with carrots.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 18 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Marinade time 30 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 3 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American, Chinese
    Servings 3
    Calories 655 kcal

    Equipment

    • Small saucepan
    • Heavy pot with straight sides

    Ingredients
      

    For the sauce:

    • 14 ounce jar of orange marmalade
    • 2 tablespoons water
    • ⅛ cup soy sauce
    • 2 tablespoons orange juice
    • ½ teaspoon grated ginger
    • 1 teaspoon red chili paste
    • ¼ teaspoon salt

    For the marinade:

    • 1 Tablespoon sake
    • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
    • 1 clove garlic sliced

    For the chicken:

    • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
    • ½ cup white rice flour
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • Canola oil for frying
    • 4 small carrots cooked, sliced
    • 2 scallions chopped

    Instructions
     

    • Empty the jar of marmalade into a small saucepan. Add the water and heat over medium heat until thin. Pour the marmalade through a sieve over a small bowl. Save the candied orange pulp for another use and pour the liquid back into the pot. Add the soy sauce, orange juice, ginger, chile paste and salt. Cook over medium heat until heated trough. Set aside.
    • Cut the chicken breasts into cubes. Mix the marinade and pour over the chicken cubes. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
    • While the chicken is in the marinade, peel, slice and cook the carrots in boiling water until soft but still a bit firm in the center. Set aside.
    • Pour canola oil into a heavy pot with straight sides to a depth of 2 inches. Heat over medium high heat to 350 degrees. Remove the chicken pieces from the marinade and dredge in the salted rice flour. Fry in the oil a few at a time until light golden brown and cooked thoroughly. Drain on paper towels and place in a 300 degree oven until all the chicken is cooked.
    • Place the chicken pieces and carrots on a serving plate and pour the sauce over the top. Garnish with chopped scallions and serve over steamed rice.

    Notes

    Nutrition information does not include the oil used for frying.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Easy Orange Chicken
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    655
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    5
    g
    8
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    5
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    1
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    96
    mg
    32
    %
    Sodium
     
    1764
    mg
    74
    %
    Potassium
     
    978
    mg
    28
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    121
    g
    40
    %
    Fiber
     
    4
    g
    16
    %
    Sugar
     
    85
    g
    94
    %
    Protein
     
    37
    g
    74
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    13821
    IU
    276
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    21
    mg
    25
    %
    Calcium
     
    101
    mg
    10
    %
    Iron
     
    2
    mg
    11
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Approximate nutrition information is provided as a convenience and courtesy only. You are encouraged to do your own calculations if precise data is required.

    Keyword chicken, marmalade, orange
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    I am Mary, the blogger behind "Oh That's Good!" I am a former nurse, former hobby farm blogger, former vintage shop owner, and current food blogger. I live with my husband and our little mutt Tucker in a lovely retirement community. I am cooking for two and taking inspiration from old cookbooks, magazines, and memories of watching my mother and grandmother cook. I like reducing my food waste and exorbitant grocery bills! I am busy rewriting my recipes for two servings with the option of adjusting the recipe up to four or six servings with just one click.

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