dairy freedinnermealasianchicken

Orange Chicken

Name: Orange Chicken
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: brown rice; 8 chicken drumsticks; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 tablespoon honey; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large orange, sliced; 6 ounces Orange Juice; 1 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese; 1 cup pimento stuffed green olives; 1 large, juicy-ripe tomato, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup sweet yellow onion, diced

By Tasty40 min1 servings

Classic for a reason, these crispy and tender chicken bites are tossed in a sweet and spicy orange glaze. This dish is a flavorful and satisfying!

Instructions

1
Add the chicken to a large bowl, along with the orange zest, garlic, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix well, then marinate in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
2
In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat until the temperature reaches 325°F (170°C),
3
Remove the chicken from the refrigerator and coat in the flour, then the eggs, then the panko.
4
Working in batches, fry the breaded chicken in the hot oil for 3-4 minutes, until the coating is golden brown and the chicken is cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel-lined tray to drain.
5
Make the orange sauce: In a medium pan, combine the chicken stock, orange zest and juice, and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
6
Mix the cornflour with the water, then add the slurry to the sauce and cook until thickened.
7
Add the chicken to the pan and toss to coat with the orange sauce.
8
Serve on top of rice with scallions, sesame seeds, and/or sliced red chiles for garnish.
9
Enjoy!