Chicken With Orange Peel, Szechuan Style

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CHICKEN WITH ORANGE PEEL, SZECHUAN STYLE

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Chinese Poultry

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 Large orange
2 large Whole chicken breasts -- skinned and boned
1 tablespoon Soy sauce
1 tablespoon Dry sherry
4 Green onions -- cut into 2 inch piec
1 teaspoon Minced, peeled ginger root -- OR
1/4 teaspoon Ground ginger
2 1/2 teaspoons Cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon Sugar
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/2 cup Orange juice
1/4 cup Salad oil
1/4 teaspoon Crushed red pepper

With vegetable peeler, cut peel from orange into 1 1/2 inch-wide pieces, being
careful not to cut into white membrane. Cut pieces into 1 1/2 inch-long strips.
On small cookie sheet, let peels dry slightly in 200^F.
oven 30 minutes.

Cut chicken into 1 1/2-inch pieces. In medium bowl, mix well chicken, soy sau
ce, sherry, green onions, red pepper and ginger. In small bowl, mix well cornst
arch, sugar, salt and orange juice. Cover and refrigerate both.

About 15 minutes before serving: In 10-inch skillet over medium heat, in hot
oil, with slotted spoon, stir-fry peels until crisp and edges are slightly brow
ned, about 2 minutes; drain on paper towels.

In remaining oil in skillet, over high heat, stir-fry chicken mixture until ch
icken loses pink color and is tender, about 4 minutes. Stir orange-juice mixtur
e, then add to chicken and stir-fry until mixture is slightly thickened and coa
ts chicken.

Spoon onto warm platter; sprinkle with peels. Makes 4 servings.

Posted by J.APPLEBURY [Jim & Deb] FROM: The Good Housekeeping Illustrated Cook
book
Enjoy! Apple :)

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