Spicy Orange Chicken

Spicy Orange Chicken
Spicy Orange Chicken is From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Instructions

1
Whisk orange juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, fish sauce, soy sauce, ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes in a large bowl.
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2
Mix in chicken pieces and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
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3
Remove chicken from refrigerator and drain thoroughly in colander, reserving marinade.
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4
Heat a large non-stick skillet over high heat. Cook and stir chicken for 2 minutes; spoon out any excess liquid.
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5
Continue to cook and stir until chicken caramelizes, 6 to 7 minutes.
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6
Stir in white portions of green onions, garlic, and orange zest; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes.
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7
Pour in half of reserved marinade. Simmer until reduced and thickened, 3 to 4 minutes.
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8
Stir in jalapeno pepper, bell pepper, and sugar snap peas; cook and stir until vegetables are warmed, about 2 minutes.
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9
Stir in green portions of green onions; cook and stir 1 minute.
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10
Remove from heat.
11
Garnish with cilantro and serve.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h, 45 m.
Servings6
Health Score16
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