A delicious recipe for orange chicken to taste

Orange chicken is a very delicious and easy recipe to make. Besides, economic, because it is not necessary to use too many ingredients, since those that are used are mainly those that are common at home.

For the realization of this recipe we will use 9 chicken thighs. Although you can also use breast or any part of the chicken that you like or have in your house.

The process to follow is equally simple and does not require too much effort. Next, we will explain everything you need to know to make this recipe perfect.

Orange chicken ingredients

• Nine pieces of chicken

• A tablespoon of garlic powder

• A tablespoon of onion powder

• Half a tablespoon of black pepper

• Half a tablespoon of salt

• Half a tablespoon of ground cinnamon

• A tablespoon of oregano

• A cup of carrots previously chopped and washed

• A cup of potatoes previously chopped and washed

• One large onion, chopped into chunks

• Two cups of orange juice

• Two bay leaves preferably fresh

• Three cloves or star anise

• Six whole or ground black peppers, whichever you prefer

• Two tablespoons of oil

• Half a cup of tomato sauce

• Half cup water

Recommendations before starting the recipe

• Before starting with the preparation of the recipe, cut the chicken into pieces and wash them very well.

• Try to have fresh vegetables for the preparation of this recipe.

• Try to have all the ingredients on hand to speed up the process.

• If you want your chicken to be less fat, you can remove the skin.

Steps for preparing orange chicken

Note: Due to the length of the recipe, the process will be divided into several parts.

Chicken preparation

1. Once the chicken is clean and ready to be cooked, season with onion powder, garlic powder, and ground black pepper. Integrate the ingredients well on both sides so that the flavor permeates the meat well.

2. Sauté the onion and a couple of garlic cloves with olive oil for 30 to 40 seconds and then we are going to add the chicken. What we want with the chicken is for it to acquire a golden color and for its appearance to be delicious.

3. Turn the chicken back after 7 to 8 minutes of cooking over high heat.

4. So that it is well cooked on the other side, we are going to cook it for about 5 more minutes. Once you realize that the chicken is cooked, it is time to remove it.

Preparation of the stew

1. In the same pan we are going to add the onion already cut and fry this for about a minute. Eventually you will see that the onion begins to take on a more transparent brown color that is the moment that we are going to use to crush the garlic.

2. We add the garlic and then the carrot. We add the potato and we are going to fry this for about two minutes. Later, we add the teaspoon of oregano and the half tablespoon of cinnamon to the pan.

3. We are also going to add half a cup of tomato sauce to the pan. In order not to lose anything, we add a little water and I continue to let it dry. Remember that we want this chicken to have a lot of juice, so we are going to mix everything very well so the flavors are incorporated and the potatoes and carrots begin to soften.

Integration and cooking of the chicken with the stew

1. Now we are going to add the 2 cups of orange juice. This is very important, as this is the main ingredient. Together with the chicken we are going to mix everything very well and we are going to start adding the chicken. We are going to cook it well for about 15 minutes.

2. We grate an orange, only the part that you see is orange and make sure not to touch the white area, as this makes the chicken bitter.

3. We add half a tablespoon of salt to the stew, but we will do it exactly when we see that it is boiling and mix very well in the middle of the pan so that it begins to release flavor and smell in the chicken

4. Cover the pan again and now if we are going to cook the chicken for 15 more minutes. Later, we check the potatoes and if they are soft it means that they are already cooked. If so, remove chicken from skillet and serve on a plate. Ideally, the chicken should be juicy and with a sauce in the pan.

What can I accompany the orange chicken with?

• Because the chicken is left with a sauce at the end, the ideal is to accompany it with white rice, and place a little sauce on top of the rice.

• Another good complement is the French fries, as these are ideal to sauté with the chicken juice and their flavor complements very well.

• The fried bread is another excellent complement to sauté in the chicken sauce.

• If accompanied with a pasta, the ideal is that it be very thin and prepare it white, placing the chicken and its sauce on top of the pasta and let it bathe it.

• For drinks, a good alcoholic drink to go with it is some white wine, sherry, or cognac. Brandy is also a good option if it is accompanied with juice or juice of some tropical fruit.

• In case you want to accompany it with a non-alcoholic drink, the best option is a tropical fruit juice, such as mango, watermelon, passion fruit or pineapple.

The orange chicken recipe is ideal for those who want to surprise their family and friends with a delicious but simple recipe. For her, it is not necessary to be a great expert in the kitchen for her dish to be perfect.

This is an ideal recipe for a different dinner or lunch, as the final flavor of the chicken combined with the orange juice is a delight to the palate. That is why we recommend you try to make this recipe for your family or friends and add your personal touch.