Sunday, November 30, 2008

Sichuan Orange Chicken



Sichuan Orange Chicken
3 tbsp hoisin sauce2 tsp grated zest plus 3/4 cup juice from 3 oranges4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced thinly3 tbsp oil1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced3 garlic cloves, minced2 tsp grated fresh ginger1/2 tsp red pepper , 1T garlic chile sauce

Whisk hoisin, zest and juice together and set aside.Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet and over medium high heat.Add half the chicken and cook until lightly browned, about 2 minutes per side.Remove to a plate, add another tbsp of oil to the pan and cook remaining chicken. Remove from pan.Add last tbsp of oil to skillet and add peppers, cook for about 3 minutes.Add garlic, ginger and pepper flakes and cook about 30 seconds.Add hoisin/juice mixture and simmer 3-5 minutes.Add cooked chicken, chile garlic sauce and accumulated juices back to pan and toss to combine.Stir to coat, season with salt and pepper if needed, and serve with rice. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts before serving.

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