Ingredients: |
Ingredients: 1/2 cup warm water
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tbsp. orange juice
2 tbsp. soy sauce
2 tbsp. ketchup
1 tbsp. white vinegar
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp. Chinese five-spice powder
1 tsp. grated orange peel
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 1/2 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breasts , cubed
2 cups water
1 cup uncooked white rice
2 tsp. cornstarch
2 tbsp. cold water
chopped green onions for garnish
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Directions: |
Directions:1. In a bowl, stir together warm water, brown sugar, orange juice, soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar, garlic, red pepper, five-spice, and orange peel until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is well combined.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook and stir the chicken until the outside is golden brown and the inside is no longer pink, 10 to 12 minutes. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken, bring to a boil, reduce hear to medium low, and cover the skillet. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. While the chicken and sauce are simmering, cook the rice in the two cups of water according to the package instructions.
4. Whisk the cornstarch and 2 tbsp. of cold water in a small bowl until smooth and stir into the chicken and sauce, a few tsp. at a time. Let the chicken and sauce cook for about 2 minutes to thicken. then serve over hot-cooked rice, sprinkled with green onions. |
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Notes: I got this recipe from all recipes on line February 24, 2012 and I have made it at least once a month since. Get on the phone and call Chef Chan's and order the house special appetizers for 2, for pick up and you have a wonderful Chinese dinner at the house.
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