Spicy Orange Chicken

Name: Spicy Orange Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Chinese, Thai, Fusion
Ingredients: 2 lb Boneless Chicken Thigh; 0.33 cup Brown Sugar; 2 tbsp Dried Orange Peel; 2 tbsp Fish Sauce; 1 bunch Fresh Cilantro; 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger; 1 bunch Green Onion; 1 whole Jalapeño Pepper; 4 cloves Minced Garlic; 1 cup Orange Juice; 1 whole Red Bell Pepper; 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes; 0.33 cup Rice Vinegar; 0.5 cup Snap Peas; 1 tbsp Soy Sauce

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Chinese 🇨🇳Thai 🇹🇭Fusion High-Protein 💪Low-Carb

Spicy Orange Chicken pairs juicy thigh meat with a bright citrus glaze that balances sweet orange, tangy rice vinegar, and umami from fish sauce and soy. Ginger, garlic, and crushed red pepper add gentle heat, while bell pepper, snap peas, and jalapeño bring fresh crunch. Ideal for a weeknight dinner when you want bold flavor with a glossy, reduced pan sauce.

Prep20 mins
Cook25 mins
Serves6
DifficultyMedium

1

In a large bowl, whisk together orange juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, fish sauce, soy sauce, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
2

Add the chicken pieces and toss to coat evenly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
3

Drain the chicken well in a colander, reserving the marinade.
4

Heat a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Cook and stir the chicken in the hot skillet for 2 minutes; spoon off any excess liquid. Continue cooking and stirring until the chicken caramelizes, 6 to 7 minutes.
5

Stir in the white portions of the green onions, the garlic, and the orange zest; cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in 1/2 of the reserved marinade and discard the rest. Simmer until reduced and thickened, 3 to 4 minutes.
6

Stir in the bell pepper, sugar snap peas, and jalapeño pepper; cook and stir until the vegetables are warmed, about 2 minutes. Stir in the green portions of the green onions; cook and stir for 1 minute.
7

Remove from the heat. Garnish with cilantro and serve.