Crispy Orange Chicken Recipes

CRISPY ORANGE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Bake popcorn chicken according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add carrots; cook and stir until tender, 3-5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in orange zest, juice, hoisin sauce, sugar and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 4-6 minutes, stirring constantly., Add chicken to skillet; toss to coat. Serve with rice.

ASIAN ORANGE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Pour 1 1/2 cups water, orange juice, lemon juice, rice vinegar, and soy sauce into a saucepan and set over medium-high heat. Stir in the orange zest, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, chopped onion, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat, and cool 10 to 15 minutes.
• Place the chicken pieces into a resealable plastic bag. When contents of saucepan have cooled, pour 1 cup of sauce into bag. Reserve the remaining sauce. Seal the bag, and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
• In another resealable plastic bag, mix the flour, salt, and pepper. Add the marinated chicken pieces, seal the bag, and shake to coat.
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place chicken into the skillet, and brown on both sides. Drain on a plate lined with paper towels, and cover with aluminum foil.
• Wipe out the skillet, and add the sauce. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Mix together the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water; stir into the sauce. Reduce heat to medium low, add the chicken pieces, and simmer, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

CRISPY-SKINNED CHICKEN A L'ORANGE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Liberally salt and pepper the chicken breast halves. Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat and sear the chicken, skin side only, until brown and beginning to crisp, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the orange glaze: In a small saucepan, heat the orange juice concentrate, honey, and salt and pepper, to taste, over medium heat, and boil for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat.
• Turn the chicken over and brush each piece with the glaze. Turn the chicken skin side up and transfer the pan to the oven. Bake until the internal temperature reaches 160 to 170 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, brushing on more glaze halfway through, about 15 minutes in total. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes on a cutting board. Remove the chicken breast from the bone and slice the meat on the bias. Transfer the chicken to a serving platter and serve.

CRISPY BAKED ORANGE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Mix the O.J., water, egg, and soy sauce in a bowl large enough to hold the cut up chicken and marinate. Marinate the cut up pieces (Covered In Refrigerator)over night or longer if time allows. Rotate the pieces daily 2-3 times. Be sure each piece is fully covered while marinating. Add more water if needed.
• When ready to bake: In a gallon size zip-lock bag, add the corn flakes. With out zipping up as fully closed, use a rolling pin to crush the flakes evenly.
• Individually, coat each piece with the crushed corn flakes and place on a greased cookie sheet or cake pan.
• Preheat oven at 375 degrees and bake covered with foil/lid for 15-20 minutes. Remove cover, turn each piece and bake for an additional 20-30 minutes.