Orange Ginger Chicken
- Cook Time: 45 mins
Ingredients
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breast, cubed
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup orange marmalade
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 1 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
• Fresh parsley, sesame seed or green onion for garnish
Directions
- Season chicken with paprika, garlic salt and pepper. Allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes
- Combine flour, salt and cornstarch. Coat chicken, a few pieces at a time. Remove excess flour after coating.
- In a medium skillet, cook chicken in hot oil in batches over medium heat until chicken is no longer pink and is slightly golden brown. Remove and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, combine the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, stirring to ensure all ingredients is well incorporated; cook and stir until thickened.
- Return cooked chicken to the pan; heat through and allow the sauce to coat chicken.
- Garnish with parsley, green onion or sesame seeds. ( Optional)
About Author
Carissa Davis is a 20-year-old Jamaican, who developed a passion for cooking at a tender age. She not only wanted to know how to cook but to understand and appreciate the art of food. In pursuit of her dreams to become an Executive chef, Carissa is now a final year student at Excelsior Community College, School of Tourism, Hospitality and Entertainment Management pursuing her Bachelor’s Degree with Hospitality being her major.