There are many ways to prepare this orange chicken recipe. One of the most common is Chinese-style orange chicken, which is especially flavorful and made with boneless chicken breast. However, if you’re looking for a more traditional version, this orange chicken, just like grandma used to make, is the perfect choice.
To make this recipe, we’ll cook the chicken with orange juice so the fruit’s flavor infuses the sauce. A base of sautéed onion and garlic provides the necessary body for a perfectly thickened sauce.
You can adjust the sauce consistency at the end of cooking by:
- Adding broth for a thinner sauce.
- Adding a little cornstarch dissolved in cold water for a thicker sauce.
The best time to make this recipe is when oranges are in season and at their sweetest. It’s also important to choose a good quality chicken, such as free-range or farm-raised, to ensure the meat is delicious.
This time, we’ve opted for bone-in chicken thighs because they’re very juicy and add a lot of flavor, although drumsticks, thighs, or bone-in chicken breasts are also excellent choices.
We like to serve Grandma’s orange chicken accompanied by a green salad or some fries, and decorated with orange slices for a very attractive presentation.
How to Make Orange Chicken?
Recipe Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Time | 48 minutes |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Rating | 4.3 |
Utensils
| Utensil |
|---|
| Pot |
| Spatula |
| Ladle |
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Vegetable oil | 1 tablespoon |
| Chicken legs | 4 |
| Red onion, diced | 1 unit |
| Unsalted minced garlic | 1 teaspoon |
| MAGGI Chicken Cube Tablet | 1 |
| Orange juice | 3 cups |
| Sugar | 1 tablespoon |
| Ground dried oregano | 1 teaspoon |
| Pepper | 1 pinch |
| Table salt | 1 pinch |
| Boiled yellow potatoes | 4 |
| Boiled broccoli | 2 cups |
| Boiled cauliflower | 2 cups |
| Cooked carrot | 1 |
Let’s Cook!
Step 1
In a pot with hot oil, place the chicken pieces and brown them for 8 minutes. Set aside.
Step 2
In the same pot, add the onion, garlic, and MAGGI Chicken Bouillon Cube. Return the chicken pieces and cook for 5 more minutes.
Step 3
Add the orange juice, sugar, and seasonings, and continue cooking for another 15 minutes. Finally, add the dried oregano.
Step 4
Cook the cauliflower, carrot, and broccoli in boiling water for 5 minutes.
Step 5
Serve the stew and accompany it with the yellow potatoes and cooked vegetables.