Orange Chicken Recipe

Dear readers, this orange chicken with vegetables is a dish that takes 40 minutes to prepare and has 320 calories. Simple and delicious is a recipe Light and if you can’t resist you can accompany it with rice or golden potatoes. I’m sure you’ll love it.

I hope you enjoy this chicken and thank your cook for today.

Orange chicken

Ingredients:

• 4 skinless chicken pieces
• 1 teaspoon chicken seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
• 2 tablespoons sherry or white wine
• 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ cup of water
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• ½ cup of orange peels
• 1 cup sliced ​​cooked carrots
• 1 cup of cooked peas
• 1 sprig of mint or parsley to garnish

Elaboration:

1. Put skinless, fat-free chicken in a bowl, season with seasoning and salt. Combine the sherry, soy sauce, sugar, oregano, garlic, and 1/2 cup of the orange juice and pour over the chicken. Let it marinate for half an hour.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and fry your chicken pieces on both sides until golden brown. Add marinade mixture and reduce heat. Cover it and let it cook for about 15 minutes.
3. Add the rest of the orange juice and in the half cup of water dissolve the cornstarch, add it to the chicken. Let cook a few minutes until the sauce has a little consistency. Add the orange peels. Check the taste.
4. Arrange the cooked and hot carrots and peas in a nice dish. Arrange the chicken and pour the sauce on top. Garnish with the mint or parsley sprig and serve immediately.

Note: Makes 4 servings. You can accompany the chicken with rice or golden potatoes if you prefer, but that increases its calorie value.