Mama's Asian Chicken and Rice

Mama's Asian Chicken and Rice
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    45 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    3.2K

This delightful Asian Chicken and Rice dish features tender chicken bathed in a vibrant, tangy-sweet orange glaze, served atop fluffy white rice. A comforting and flavorful meal perfect for a weeknight dinner.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    38 g
  • Cholesterol
    69 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    28 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    424 mg
  • Sugar
    11 g
  • Fat
    8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View In a medium bowl, whisk together the warm water, brown sugar, orange juice, soy sauce, ketchup, white vinegar, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, five-spice powder, and orange zest until the brown sugar is completely dissolved. (5 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the cubed chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. (10-12 minutes)

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03 Step

Recipe View Pour the sauce mixture over the cooked chicken, bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet and let it simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

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04 Step

Recipe View While the chicken is simmering, in a separate saucepan, combine the rice and water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and all the water has been absorbed. Fluff with a fork and keep warm.

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05 Step

Recipe View In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Gradually stir the cornstarch slurry into the simmering chicken and sauce. Cook for 2 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.

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06 Step

Recipe View Serve the Asian Chicken and Rice hot over a bed of fluffy white rice. Garnish with freshly sliced green onions.

For a richer flavor, try marinating the chicken in a tablespoon of soy sauce and a teaspoon of grated ginger for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your preference for spice.
For a healthier option, substitute brown rice for white rice. Note that brown rice will require a longer cooking time.
If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of water to thin it out.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 1.1K Ratings)
Total Reviews: (9)
  • Haskell Padberg

    The orange flavor really shines through.

  • Marjory Barton

    Be careful not to overcook the rice, or it will be mushy.

  • Keith Waters

    I added some ginger to the sauce for an extra layer of flavor. Delicious!

  • Webster Barton

    This recipe is amazing! My kids loved it, and it was so easy to make.

  • Alanna West

    I used chicken thighs instead of breasts, and it turned out great!

  • Estevan Friesen

    This is now a regular in our dinner rotation. Thank you for sharing!

  • Lester Terry

    Next time I will double the recipe! It was such a hit.

  • Francesca Pfannerstill

    Very good recipe! It's very easy to follow!

  • Terrell Morissette

    The sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste, so I reduced the amount of brown sugar.

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