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Chicken Recipes: Orange Chicken

Prep:
10 m
Cook:
20 m
Ready in:
30 m
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This delicious version of orange chicken is quick and healthy!
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INGREDIENTS
Servings: 6
Boneless, skinless chicken breast
2 lbs, cut into 2-inch-cubes
Salt 
1 tsp
Olive oil 
2 tbsp
Water 
1/4 cup
Cornstarch 
1 1/2 tbsp
Orange juice 
1/3 cup
Orange zest 
2 tsp, minced
Soy sauce
3 tbsp
Chili-garlic paste 
1/2 tsp
Brown sugar 
2 tbsp
Garlic 
2 cloves, minced
Rice wine vinegar 
1 tbsp
DIRECTIONS
  1. Preheat the oven to 375° F (190° C/Gas mark 5). 
  2. Place chicken in a bowl. Add salt and olive oil. Toss to coat. Place the chicken on a baking sheet. 
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until cooked through. 
  4. Make the sauce: combine cornstarch and water in a bowl until incorporated. In a saucepan, combine the cornstarch mixture, orange juice, zest, soy sauce, chili paste, brown sugar, garlic, and vinegar. Bring to a simmer. Keep cooking for 3 minutes, or until has thickened. 
  5. Then, pour the orange sauce over the baked chicken. Toss to coat. Serve. 
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