Orange Chicken Magic Recipe
Description:
Orange and chicken compliment each other very well. Add some Triple Sec to the sauce for a real orange kick. Serve with rice or couscous.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5.0)
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories per serving: 522.2
Nutritional Information per serving:
- Fat: 33.4g
- Saturated Fat: 8.8g
- Cholesterol: 188.4mg
- Sodium: 247.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 11.3g
- Fiber: 1.3g
- Sugar: 6.5g
- Protein: 42.1g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 | Chicken legs |
| 2 | Margarine |
| 1/2 | Onion |
| 1 | Paprika |
| 1 | Ground ginger |
| 1/2 | Dried tarragon |
| 1/2 | Orange |
| 1/2 | Cornstarch |
| 1 | Orange (for slices) |
Instructions:
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Brown Chicken:
- Brown chicken slowly in margarine, about 15 minutes.
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Add Ingredients:
- Add orange rind, 1/4 cup orange juice, onion, paprika, ground ginger, and dried tarragon to the pan.
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Cover and Cook:
- Cover and cook over low heat for 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
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Arrange Oranges:
- Remove chicken from the pan and arrange orange slices over the chicken to keep it warm.
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Prepare Sauce:
- Blend 1/4 cup of orange juice with cornstarch until smooth.
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Thicken Sauce:
- Stir the mixture into the sauce in the pan and cook until thickened, creating a luscious orange sauce to drizzle over the chicken.
Serve your Orange Chicken Magic hot, alongside rice or couscous, and savor the delightful combination of citrusy flavors. Enjoy! 🍊✨