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Orange Chicken
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Instructions
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Mix the first 5 ingredients in a bowl.
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Heat the oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat and cook the chicken cubes for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Add the vegetables and cook an additional 2 minutes then transfer the chicken vegetable mixture to a bowl.
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Add the sauce to the pan, bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes until reduced by half.
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Add the chicken and vegetables back into the sauce and cook an additional minute.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Pound Your Chicken Evenly 🔨Pound boneless chicken breasts to uniform ½-inch thickness to ensure even cooking in under 30 minutes and prevent dry edges while centers remain undercooked.
- Fresh Ginger and Garlic Technique 🧄Mince ginger and garlic finely and add them separately—garlic at the end to prevent burning, ginger earlier for deeper flavor infusion into the sauce.
- Orange Juice Reduction Secret 🍊Use fresh-squeezed orange juice and reduce it by half before adding honey to concentrate the citrus flavor and prevent the sauce from becoming too acidic or thin.
- Vegetable Timing for Crunch 🥦Add snow peas and bell peppers in the final 2-3 minutes of cooking to maintain their crisp texture and vibrant color while preventing sogginess.
- Cornstarch Slurry for Silky Sauce 🥣Mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water and stir into the sauce at the end to create a glossy, velvety coating that clings beautifully to the chicken and vegetables.
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About the Cook
Hi, I’m Catherine McCord. As a chef, TV host, cookbook author, entrepreneur, and mom of three, my goal at Weelicious is to be a resource dedicated to providing simple, nutritious, and delicious recipes for the whole family.
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Diet at a Glance
High Protein
Low Carb
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Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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