We already know that what in Spain is known as “Chinese style” does not have much to do with authentic Chinese cuisine, which on the other hand is the most varied and difficult to condense into a few lines. That does not mean that we love dishes that have already become popular classics, such as sweet and sour pork or Orange chicken, recipe that we recreate here.
The chicken breast It is a white meat that is cooked in a moment and we can half improvise very simple sauces almost with what we can think of. In this recipe, we will first brown the meat before adding a mixture of natural orange juice that, after being reduced to a simmer, leaves the chicken juicy and tremendously aromatic. If we prefer, we can use boneless, fattier and tastier thigh meat.
It is not necessary to have a pantry full of oriental products to recreate this simple dish, we only consider soy sauce essential. In restaurants, the chicken is most likely battered and fried, but we can save that annoyance of homework – and its extra calories – with good quality breasts.
First pass the chicken breasts through kitchen paper. Remove any excess fat and cut into bite-size pieces of about the same size. Lightly salt and pepper. Chop the chives and garlic clove.
Squeeze the orange juice into a bowl, trying to collect the pulp that falls as well. Add the minced garlic clove, soy sauce, vinegar, honey, Worcestershire sauce, cornstarch, white wine, cayenne, and black pepper. Beat everything well.
Heat a little oil in a frying pan and sauté the chives for a few minutes. Add the chicken over high heat and sauté for a few minutes, until well browned. Add the sauce, spreading it well, and bring to a boil. Lower the temperature and cook for about 10 minutes more, or until thickened. Correct the salt and add a little chopped chives or parsley.
With what to accompany the orange chicken breast
This plate of easy orange chicken breast It combines wonderfully with a neutral cereal, such as the typical white cooked rice of many Chinese restaurant dishes, although it would also go well with couscous or quinoa, even mashed potatoes. It is a great recipe to prepare in advance, freeze or carry in a tupperware, since the sauce keeps the meat very juicy and aromatic.
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