Orange Chicken

Have u ever cook ur dish with fruits other than lemon? I mean ur main dish not dessert or salad. For me, NEVER. First time i saw this recipe i was like..really? chicken and orange? lemon, yes..but orange?! This recipe is one of the chinese food recipes in my collection. So i try coz i wonder how its taste like coz i think chicken and orange is not a good combination. So the result..well..not bad at all, u can taste the orange in it even though orange flavour is not as strong as lemon. So if u curious abt this recipe, try it. Trust me its not bad at all..here the recipe...

Orange Chicken
Source : seasaltwithfood

• 8 Pieces Chicken Drumsticks (or any part of chicken)

Marinate Sauce

• 8 Tbsp Orange Juice (from 1 large-sized orange)

• 1 ½ tsp Orange Zest (from 1 large-sized orange)

• 2 tsp Minced Ginger

• 1 Clove of Garlic, minced

• 2 Stalks Scallions, finely sliced

• 1 Tbsp Chili Flakes

• ¼ tsp Sea Salt

• 1 Tbsp Sugar

• 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce

• 1 Tbsp Dark Soy Sauce (Caramel Soy Sauce, if available)

• ½ tsp Sesame Oil

• 2 Tbsp Peanut Oil

Rinse the chicken pieces and pat dry.


In a medium bowl, whisk together the orange juice, orange zest, ginger, garlic, scallions, chili flakes, sugar, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, and peanut oil. Mix well. Set aside half of the mixture, and pour the remainder over the chicken.


Place the chicken in the refrigerator and marinate for 4 to 5 hours, turning pieces every hour.


Preheat the oven to 180˚C.
Remove the chicken from the marinade, place in a roasting pan, and roast, turning to brown on all sides. Spoon the reserved marinate mixture over the chicken as it roasts. Test for doneness by piercing with a knife; chicken will be done when juices run clear and the meat is tender, about 45 minutes.