Orange Chicken with Garlic Green Beans & White Rice

Method

1. 01
   Step 1Coat the chicken

   Add the chicken to a bowl and toss with ½ cup cornstarch, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Make sure each piece is evenly coated.

   Chicken breastCornstarch0.5 cup of 0.5 cupSaltBlack pepperGarlic powder
2. 02
   Step 2Cook the chicken4 min

   Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer, working in batches if needed so the pieces have room to brown. Cook for 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden on the outside and cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.

   Note

   Work in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan – this ensures a crispy sear.

   Vegetable oilChicken breast
3. 03
   Step 3Make the orange sauce

   In a small bowl, whisk together the juice of 2 oranges, zest of ½ orange, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, 1 tbsp minced garlic, sesame oil, ginger, red pepper flakes and 1 tbsp cornstarch until smooth.

   OrangeSoy sauceBrown sugarRice vinegarGarlic1 tbsp of 1 tbspSesame oilGingerChili flakesCornstarch1 tbsp of 1 tbsp
4. 04
   Step 4Thicken the sauce3 min

   Pour the orange sauce into the same skillet. Bring it to a gentle simmer and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring often, until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.

5. 05
   Step 5Toss chicken in sauce1 min

   Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet and toss until every piece is coated in the orange sauce. Continue cooking for another minute so the chicken warms through.

   Chicken breast
6. 06
   Step 6Steam the green beans7 min

   While the chicken cooks, add the green beans and ¼ cup water to a separate skillet. Cover and steam for 5–7 minutes, or until they are tender-crisp.

   Green bean
7. 07
   Step 7Finish the green beans2 min

   Remove the lid and add the butter or olive oil, 3 cloves minced garlic, salt and pepper. Cook for 1–2 more minutes, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is fragrant and the green beans are well coated.

   Note

   Olive oil works too if you prefer a lighter finish.

   ButterGarlic3 clove of 3 cloveSaltBlack pepper
8. 08
   Step 8Serve

   Serve the orange chicken over white rice with the garlic green beans on the side. Enjoy!

   White rice