Chinese New Year’s celebrations are underway. If you want to join in on the festivities, here is a delicious orange chicken recipe made with wild orange and ginger essential oils that will be sure to be a favorite for years to come.
Orange Chicken
Ingredients:
Sauce:
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1 1/2 cups water
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2 Tbsp. orange juice
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1/4 cup lemon juice
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1/3 cup rice vinegar
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2 1/2 Tbsp. soy sauce
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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1/2 tsp. minced garlic
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2 Tbsp. chopped green onion
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3 Tbsp. cornstarch
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2 tsp. reserved sauce mixture
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2 drops orange essential oil
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1 drop ginger essential oil
Chicken:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 3 Tbsp. sesame oil
Instructions:
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Pour water, orange juice, lemon juice, rice vinegar, and soy sauce into a saucepan, and set over medium-high heat.
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Stir in the brown sugar, garlic, green onion, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil.
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Remove from heat.
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In a resealable plastic bag, mix the flour, salt, and pepper.
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Add the chicken pieces, seal the bag, and shake to coat.
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Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Place chicken into the skillet, and brown on both sides.
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Drain on a plate lined with paper towels, and cover with aluminum foil.
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Wipe out the skillet, and add the sauce.
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Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
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Mix together the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of reserved sauce; then stir into the sauce.
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Add orange and ginger essential oils. Reduce heat to medium low, add the chicken pieces, and simmer, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Serve over brown rice with a side of broccoli for a healthy, delicious dinner.
This looks amazing to make. Orange chicken is so tasty!