Shelley Reed
@reecuisineshe
Thai Orange Chicken Dish
A delightful Thai-inspired dish featuring tender chicken pieces cooked in a sweet and tangy orange sauce, complemented by crunchy peanuts and vibrant carrots. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion!
Details
- Cuisine:thai
- Meal Type:dinner
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:13
- Views:6
Recipe Information
- Prep time20 min.
- Cook time25 min.
- Total time45 min.
- Servings4
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons
- 3, cut into matchsticks
- 1/2 teaspoon
- 1 clove
- 2
- 1/2 cup
- 1/2 cup
- 1/3 cup
- 1/3 cup
- 1/3 cup
- 2 tablespoons
- 1 teaspoon
- 2 tablespoons
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Thai Orange Chicken Dish.
Step 1
To start your delicious dish, grab a large skillet and warm up 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
Step 2
Once the oil is shimmering, toss in the matchstick carrots, minced ginger, and minced garlic.
Step 3
Sauté these vibrant ingredients for about 5 minutes, or until the carrots are tender yet still have a bit of crunch.
Step 4
Once they’re ready, transfer this colorful mixture to a bowl and set it aside for later.
Step 5
In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
Step 6
Now, it’s time to introduce the chicken pieces.
Step 7
Cook them while stirring frequently, allowing them to sizzle until they’re no longer pink in the center—this should take around 10 minutes.
Step 8
The aroma will be irresistible! Next, bring back the carrot mixture to the skillet.
Step 9
Pour in the water, followed by the peanuts, fresh orange juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, and a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes.
Step 10
Give everything a good stir to ensure all the flavors meld together beautifully.
Step 11
Cover the skillet and let it simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing the sugar to dissolve and the ingredients to mingle.
Step 12
Now, here’s a little trick to thicken your sauce: remove about 1/4 cup of the sauce from the skillet and whisk in some cornstarch until it’s smooth.
Step 13
Pour this mixture back into the skillet with the chicken and sauce.
Step 14
Let it cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens to a luscious consistency that clings to the chicken and veggies.
Step 15
And there you have it! A delightful dish that’s bursting with flavor and perfect for any occasion.
Step 16
Enjoy every bite!.