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Steamed Orange Chicken with Chili Oil
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Steamed Orange Chicken with Chili Oil

4.8 (174 ratings)

Our Orange Chicken leans on soy sauce and patience: rich without ever feeling heavy, then finished with Chili Oil.

Prep
22 min
Cook
58 min
Servings
2
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb orange chicken
  • 2 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 medium garlic
  • 1 lb fresh ginger
  • a pinch scallions
  • 4 oz toasted sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup Shaoxing wine
  • to taste a squeeze of citrus
Method

Step by step

  1. Season the orange chicken generously and let it sit while you prep the aromatics.
  2. Build the base: cook the onion, garlic and spices until soft and fragrant.
  3. Add the orange chicken and cook it through, letting it take on color and soak up the seasoning.
  4. Rest briefly, adjust the salt and acid, and finish with fresh herbs before serving.
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