Chicken With Orange Peels (Szechwan Style) Recipe
4 servings
1 large orange
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon dry sherry
4 green onions, cut into 2&34; pieces
1 teaspoon ginger root, minced and peeled
2 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon salad oil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
With vegetable peeler, cut peel from orange into 1 1/2" wide pieces, being careful not to cut into white membrane. Cut pieces into 1 1/2" long strips. On
small cookie sheet, let peels dry slightly in 200°F. oven 30 minutes. Cut chicken into 1 1/2" pieces. In medium bowl, mix well chicken, soy sauce, sherry, green
onions, red pepper and ginger. In small bowl, mix well cornstarch, sugar, salt and orange juice. Cover and refrigerate both. About 15 minutes before serving: In
10" skillet over medium heat, in hot oil, with slotted spoon, stir-fry peels until crisp and edges are slightly browned, about 2 minutes; drain on paper towels. In
remaining oil in skillet, over high heat, stir-fry chicken mixture until chicken loses pink color and is tender, about 4 minutes. Stir orange-juice mixture, then add to
chicken and stir-fry until mixture is slightly thickened and coats chicken. Spoon onto warm platter; sprinkle with peels.
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving: Calories 172 - Calories from Fat 63 Percent Total Calories From: Fat 37%, Protein 35%, Carbohydrate 28% Totals and Percent Daily
Values (2000 calories): Fat 7g, Saturated Fat 1g, Cholesterol 39mg, Sodium 583mg, Total Carbohydrate 12g, Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 0g, Protein 15g, Vitamin A
226 units, Vitamin C 37 units, Calcium 0 units, Iron 1 units
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