HOT ORANGE CHICKEN – Asian Food Recipes

Recipe ingredients and directions:

(makes 2 – 4 servings)

1 lb chicken

1/2 c peanut or other salad oil

2 Tbs peanut or other salad oil

2 Tbs chopped dried or fresh orange peel

2 dried red chili peppers, chopped

10 scallions, slightly smashed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces

1 1/2 Tbs tapioca or cornstarch dissolved in 1/3 c cold water

1 Tbs rice wine or dry sherry

2 Tbs soy sauce

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 salt

1/2 tsp sugar

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1/2 Tbs cider vinegar

1/3 c orange juice

1 Tbs sugar

1 tsp tapioca or cornstarch

1/4 tsp salt

Cut chicken into 1/4-inch thick strips. Mix together cornstarch,

wine, soy, baking soday, salt and sugar and add chicken, tossing

to coat well. Cover and chill for 90 minutes or overnight.

Add 1 tablespoon of oil to marinade and mix well to separate chicken

pieces. Mix seasoning sauce. Heat 1 cup of oil in a wok or skillet

until very hot. Stir-fry chicken about 1 minute; remove and drain

well. Warm 1 tablespoon oil in a wok or skillet over medium heat

and fry orange peel until dark brown. Add chili peppers and

scallions; stir-fry 30 seconds. Add seasoning sauce, stirring

constantly until sauce thickens and boils. Add chicken and mix

well. Serve hot.

Category: Asian Recipes