ORANGE FLAVORED CHICKEN

You can't pass by "Panda Express" without eating this.Their orange chicken is that addicting. Honestly this dish is inspired by the panda express orange chicken , but the taste and texture of this dish is different. This is a lazy version (I skipped the frying part). Not that I am against frying. Its just easier this way.

RECIPE

1. approx.350 gm chicken
2. 1/2 of a capsicum, chopped into cubes
3. 1 medium sized onion, chopped into cubes
4. 4 to 5 garlic, finely chopped
5. 2 Tbsp corn flour
6. 2 cups water
7. 4 Tbsp orange rind
8. 1 Tbsp molasses or honey or maple syrup
9. 2 tsp chili flakes
10. 2 Tbsp oil
11. 2 tsp vinegar or lemon juice
12. salt to taste

METHOD

• Wash and cut the chicken into bite size pieces. Keep aside.
• I have used a 10 inch sauté pan for making this.
• Heat a pan on medium high heat. When the pan is warm pour oil. When the oil is hot put the chopped  onions, garlic ,capsicum .Saute till the raw smell goes. Now put the chicken pieces in.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

• Cover and cook for 2 minute pulses , without stirring until the chicken is cooked.
  

  

  
  
  

  

• Meanwhile  , in a measuring cup ,put corn flour and dilute it with a little amount of water. Now add the remaining water.
  

  

• To this add the grated orange ,  mix well and keep aside.
  

  

  
  
  

  

• The chicken will be done by now. Open  add salt and chili flakes. Give it a quick stir.
  

  

  
  
  

  

• Now add the corn flour mixture . Bring to a slight boil. Turn off the stove. Add  vinegar and molasses and give a stir . Cover and keep for at least 30 minutes.
  

  

  
  
  

  

  
  
  

  

  
  
  

  

• After 30 minutes , do a taste test. Serve with fried rice or vegetable noodles.