Chicken in Orange Sauce: An Irresistible Recipe

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Master Receita Solta

Chicken in Orange Sauce: An Irresistible Recipe
Prep Time20 min
Cook Time30 min
Servings4 servings
DifficultyEASY
Calories300 kcal

Resumo para quem tem pressa

"The orange chicken combines golden breast cubes with the sweet and sour balance of citrus juice with soy sauce. It is worth making for the convenience of a one-pot meal and the juicy result with simple everyday ingredients."

Chicken in Orange Sauce: An Irresistible Recipe

O Que Você Precisa Saber

- Selagem inicial de 700g de cubos de peito de frango no azeite com alho dourado até formar crosta firme em todos os lados - Redução lenta com suco natural de laranja, molho de soja e açúcar mascavo em fogo baixo durante 20 minutos - Finalização aromática com salsa fresca picada polvilhada logo após o desligamento da chama do fogão

Ingredients

Main Course

  • 700 g of chicken breast cut into cubes
  • 1/2 cup natural orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon of brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

Main Course

1

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

2

Add the chopped garlic and sauté until golden.

3

Place the chicken cubes in the pot and season with salt and pepper to taste.

4

Sauté the chicken until it is golden on all sides.

5

Add the orange juice, soy sauce, and brown sugar, mixing well.

6

Let it cook over low heat for about 20 minutes, until the chicken is completely cooked through.

7

Prove e ajuste os temperos, se necessário.

8

Turn off the heat and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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Chef Tips

- Use suco de laranja natural coado na hora para evitar notas amargas de polpas industrializadas - Doure os cubos de peito em fogo médio sem mexer excessivamente para criar uma camada dourada - Cozinhe em fogo baixo após despejar os líquidos para que o molho reduza e caramelize sem queimar

Variations

- Frango com raspas cítricas adicionando raspas finas da casca de laranja no minuto final para intensificar o frescor aromático - Versão com gengibre ralado refogando uma colher de chá de gengibre fresco junto ao alho picado antes de entrar com o frango - Frango com molho aveludado incorporando uma colher de café de amido de milho dissolvido em duas colheres de água ao caldo

Substitutions

- O açúcar mascavo pode ser substituído por mel de abelhas, açúcar demerara ou melaço de cana na mesma medida de uma colher - O molho de soja tradicional pode ser trocado por molho de soja light com menor teor de sódio ou aminoácidos de coco - O peito de frango pode ser substituído por sobrecoxa desossada em cubos, lombo suíno cortado em tiras ou cubos de tofu

How to Store

Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When reheating in the pan over low heat, add two tablespoons of filtered water or orange juice to loosen the caramelized sauce and recover the shiny texture.

Can You Freeze It?

Orange sauce chicken freezes very well in an airtight freezer-safe container for up to 60 days. To thaw, transfer to the regular refrigerator for 12 hours and reheat in a covered pan over low heat, stirring gently.

What to Serve With

Pairs well with white long-grain rice or fluffy jasmine rice, which absorbs the caramelized sauce. Vegetables sautéed in a skillet like carrots, broccoli, or green beans bring great textural balance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which orange variety is most recommended for the sauce?

The Pêra orange or Bahia orange are ideal because they present an excellent balance between moderate acidity and natural sugar content.

Can the sauce turn bitter during prolonged cooking?

It does not get bitter if only the squeezed juice is used without seeds and without the white part of the peel (pith), cooking over low heat.

Can I use frozen chicken breast straight in the pan?

No, the chicken must be completely thawed and dried with paper towels to brown quickly in the olive oil without releasing liquid.

How to know if the sauce has reduced enough?

The sauce will be at the ideal point when it covers the back of a spoon with a silky and shiny consistency, without becoming thin like water.

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