Orange Chicken (Homemade Recipe)

To prepare a delicious chicken in orange sauce, the beginning of the recipe is essential. First, make sure the chicken is cleaned, washed, and cut into even cubes for even cooking. Place the chicken cubes in a plastic bag, which will act as a marinating container, and set them aside. Now, let's focus on preparing the marinade.

In a larger bowl, combine chicken broth with fresh orange juice, grated orange zest, vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and grated ginger. Mix these ingredients using a jar with a lid or a spatula, ensuring that the sugar dissolves completely. This flavorful marinade will give the chicken a perfect taste. Take 180 ml of the mixture and pour it into the bag with the chicken, making sure each piece is well coated. Seal the bag tightly and place it in the refrigerator for an hour or, if you have time, let the chicken marinate overnight to intensify the flavors.

After the chicken has marinated, get ready to prepare the delicious sauce. In another pot, bring the remaining marinade to a boil. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with cold water until you obtain a fluid paste. Add this paste to the boiling sauce, stirring continuously to prevent lumps from forming. It is important to know that the sauce will thicken quickly, so be careful and take it off the heat after a minute.

In a pan, heat the peanut oil (or any other oil you prefer) and add the chicken cubes along with the remaining marinade. Cook the chicken, stirring occasionally, so that it browns evenly on all sides. Be careful not to leave the chicken on the heat too long, as it can dry out. Once the chicken is cooked and tender, remove it from the heat.

If the sauce has cooled, reheat it and pour it over the chicken, stirring gently to ensure that each piece of meat is covered with the flavorful sauce. This combination of tropical and umami flavors will turn the meal into a memorable culinary experience. Serve the chicken with steaming rice or creamy mashed potatoes to complete this savory dish. Enjoy your meal!

 Ingredients: 160 ml chicken broth (beef, bones) 80 ml fresh orange juice 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of grated orange peel 6 tablespoons of white vinegar 60 ml soy sauce 2 heaping tablespoons of brown sugar 3 cloves of garlic very finely chopped (pressed) 1 cm piece of ginger root, peeled and grated on a fine grater 650 g chicken breast cut into cubes (bite-sized) 1 tablespoon and 2 teaspoons of cornstarch 2 tablespoons of cold water 1 tablespoon of peanut oil (I used coconut oil) pepper to taste salt if adding taste first because soy sauce is very salty

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