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Orange Chicken and Veggies with Rice Recipe

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A flavorful orange glaze coats tender pieces of chicken and fresh vegetables in this recipe that's sure to bring praises to the chef. Taste of Home Test Kitchen - Greendale, Wisconsin

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Orange Chicken and Veggies with Rice Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 20 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

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Ingredients

1-1/2 cups uncooked instant rice
1 tablespoon plus 1/3 cup cornstarch, divided
1 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1-1/2 cups sliced fresh carrots
1 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion

Directions

Prepare rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon cornstarch, orange juice, soy sauce, sugar, salt and pepper; set aside.
Place remaining cornstarch in a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in 2 tablespoons oil for 7-9 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Remove and keep warm.
In the same skillet, saute carrots in remaining oil for 2 minutes. Add green pepper and onion; saute 2-3 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add chicken; heat through. Serve with rice. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 cup chicken mixture with 3/4 cup rice equals 454 calories, 13 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 63 mg cholesterol, 470 mg sodium, 54 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 27 g protein.

Originally published as Orange Chicken and Veggies with Rice in Simple & Delicious March/April 2009, p10

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Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

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Reviewed on May. 25, 2011 by cmdumee

I read all of the reviews before making this and made 2 adjustments that resulted in the five-star rating. First, I doubled the sauce as others suggested. Yum! Doubling the sauce resulted in the perfect amount. Second, I added the zest of an orange to add some more orange flavor. That made a big difference, I think. With these two adjustments, this recipe is a keeper!

Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2009 by valanddansmith

This was pretty good but I was expecting more intense orange flavor. The only change I made was to add two garlic cloves. It was such a pretty colorful dish to look it and does have potential - I suggest doubling the sauce so there's a little extra for the rice and adding a can of mandarin oranges and maybe a little more sugar to add more of an orange flavor. . .

Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2009 by vajudybug

This was very good-I added a little hoisin sauce to give it a little more flavor. Really easy to make. Thanks

Reviewed on May. 28, 2009 by mandkhowell

That was one of the worst recipes I've tried from simple and delicious. My daughter actually spit it out of her mouth :(

Reviewed on May. 14, 2009 by badkitty

We enjoyed this recipe very much. The orange taste wasn't overpowering and it was very nice. I added ginger and garlic like someone else said and I used fresh squeezed orange juice,2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce instead of the soy, brown sugar instead of white and a little sesame oil. I served over jasmine rice because we don't like instant and served egg rolls and steamed edamame on the side. This was a great meal and quick and inexpensive too-it will be made again. It is pretty healthy too! Thanks!

Reviewed on May. 08, 2009 by melissa thomas

I made this for dinner last night. It was wonderful. My family loves Chinese food but the budget does not allow for take-out anymore. I was told this was better than "the real stuff". I will be making this again. I used a package of Fried Rice instead of the instant rice to give it a more "take-out" feel. And I served mini-egg rolls along with it.

Reviewed on Mar. 21, 2009 by klingram

I really enjoyed this recipe. I added granulated garlic and ground ginger to the recipe which enhanced the flavor nicely. I had all the ingredients on hand to make it and I will definitely make this one again.