Main DishesOctober 15, 2013
Calories
276
Sodium
661mg
27% DV
Fat
11g
17% DV
Protein
25g
51% DV
Carbs
18g
6% DV
Fiber
2g
10% DV
Spicy Orange Chicken
127
This orange chicken is zesty with orange juice and peel and yet spicy with crushed red peppers, oh so good. I put it over rice to serve.
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Ingredients
Original recipe makes 6 servings
1 cup orange juice
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh ginger root, grated
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
1 bunch green onions, sliced, white parts and tops separated
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, sliced into rings
1 red bell pepper, cut into 2 inch pieces
1/2 cup sugar snap peas
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
some chives, for garnish
Original recipe makes 6 servings
1 cup orange juice
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh ginger root, grated
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
1 bunch green onions, sliced, white parts and tops separated
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, sliced into rings
1 red bell pepper, cut into 2 inch pieces
1/2 cup sugar snap peas
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
some chives, for garnish
Directions
1.Whisk orange juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, fish sauce, soy sauce, ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes in a large bowl.
2.Mix in chicken pieces and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl...
See the full directions on my site
See the full directions on my site
Nutritions
Calories
276
Sodium
661mg
27% DV
Fat
11g
17% DV
Protein
25g
51% DV
Carbs
18g
6% DV
Fiber
2g
10% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat3g17%
Polysaturated Fat2g17%
Monosaturated Fat4g30%
Cholesterol74mg24%
Sodium661mg27%
Potassium410mg11%
Protein25g51%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber2g10%
Sugar13g26%
Vitamin A645IU12%
Vitamin B61mg56%
Vitamin C32mg53%
Calcium39mg3%
Iron1mg8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.