Mama's Asian Chicken and Rice

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A great orange chicken dish!

Submitted by scarlett
Updated on November 16, 2024
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • ⅓ cup warm water

  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar

  • 2 tablespoons orange juice

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

  • 2 tablespoons ketchup

  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

  • ¼ teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder

  • 1 teaspoon grated orange peel

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cubed

  • 2 cups water

  • 1 cup uncooked white rice

  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch

  • 2 tablespoons cold water

  • chopped green onions for garnish

Directions

  1. In a bowl, stir together warm water, brown sugar, orange juice, soy sauce, ketchup, white vinegar, garlic, red pepper flakes, five-spice powder, and orange peel until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is well combined.

  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok 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 heat to medium-low, and cover the skillet. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  3. While the chicken and sauce are simmering, bring the rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Set the rice aside and keep warm.

  4. Whisk the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of cold water in a small bowl until smooth, and stir into the chicken and sauce, a few teaspoons at a time. Let the chicken and sauce cook for about 2 minutes to thicken, then serve over hot cooked rice, sprinkled with green onion.

    orange chicken and rice on white plate
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

347 Calories
8g Fat
38g Carbs
28g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 347
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Cholesterol 69mg 23%
Sodium 424mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate 38g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 28g 57%
Vitamin C 5mg 5%
Calcium 40mg 3%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 314mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.