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Peanut Orange Chicken

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, North American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 290kcal
Author: Lord Byron's Kitchen
A quick and easy main perfect for a weeknight dinner at in busy household, this sweet and savoury Peanut Orange Chicken is ready to plate and serve in 45 minutes! The bold flavours in this chicken should shine, so serve it with plain cooked rice and steamed broccoli!
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Ingredients

For the Chicken:

  • 8 whole boneless and skinless chicken thighs, cut into one-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teapoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch
  • vegetable oil, for frying

For the Sauce:

  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar, lightly packed
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted roasted peanuts, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup green onions, sliced

Instructions

  • Transfer the prepared chicken to a mixing bowl along with the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and ground black pepper. Toss well to combine ensuring that the seasonings are evenly distributed. Set aside for 5 minutes.
  • Add the cornstarch to the bowl and toss well to coat the chicken. Set aside.
  • Next, add enough vegetable oil to a heavy-bottomed pot so that there are two inches of oil. Bring the temperature of the oil up to 350 degrees. Once the oil is hot enough, fry the chicken in batches until the chicken turns a golden brown colour.
  • Once each batch of chicken is fried, remove it from the pot and place it onto a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Next, measure all of the sauce ingredients into a large skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring often, until the sauce thickens and becomes syrupy.
  • Transfer the fried chicken to the skillet and toss well with the sauce to coat. Cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes to allow the chicken time to reheat and to absorb some of the sauce.
  • When the chicken is done, plate and garnish with sliced green onions and chopped peanuts.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 485mg | Potassium: 290mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 166IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg