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orange chicken

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Robyn Gates
Evansville, IN

Wonderful quick and easy recipe passed down from my Grandmother in-law. Sure to please!

(2 ratings)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 35 Min

Ingredients For orange chicken

  • CHICKEN
  • 1 1/2 lb
    chicken (breast, legs, thighs....)
  • 1/2 stick
    butter
  • 1 md
    onion, chopped
  • 1 clove
    garlic, chopped
  • SAUCE
  • 1 c
    orange juice
  • 1/2 c
    brown sugar, lightly packed

How To Make orange chicken

  • 1
    Sauté butter and garlic in pan over med-hi heat. Add chicken and brown on all sides.
  • 2
    Mix orange juice and brown sugar in separate bowl. Pour over chicken. Cover and cook over medium heat for 20 minutes turning chicken at the 10 minute mark. (DOUBLE THE SYRUP RECIPE IF DESIRED)
  • 3
    Uncover and continue cooking for 15 minutes or until brown sugar mixture is thick and syrupy. BE CAREFUL NOT TO BURN SYRUP.
  • 4
    Serve with white rice and broccoli steamed in chicken broth. **POUR SYRUP OVER RICE AS WELL AS CHICKEN.**

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