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Sweet and Spicy Asian Chicken


  • Author: Kitschen Cat
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 whole chicken, cut up
  • salt/pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar (affiliate)
  • ¼ cup soy sauce (affiliate)
  • 2 tablespoons siracha
  • 1 teaspoon ginger paste (or diced fresh ginger)
  • 2 cloves garlic, diced
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 5 scallions, chopped
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • cilantro *for garnish
  • 1 cup basmati rice (affiliate)
  • 1 ½ cups coconut milk (affiliate)
  • ½ cup water

Instructions

  1. Cut up whole chicken or use your favorite chicken pieces (legs/thighs, etc). Preheat oven to 425 degrees, place cut up chicken on large baking sheet and brush with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder.
  2. Bake for 30 minutes or until done, turning chicken over halfway through cook time.
  3. Once chicken is in the oven, cook basmati rice according to directions, but substituting  1 ½ cups coconut milk and ½ cup of water instead of 2 cups of water. Rice will take 15-20 minutes to cook.
  4. Combine orange juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, siracha, ginger, garlic, and 1 chopped scallion in small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then turn heat down to low and simmer for 20 minutes. Mix together cornstarch and 2 T water, add to sauce and stir until sauce begins to thicken.
  5. When chicken is done, take out of oven and put in large bowl, pouring sauce over top to coat.
  6. To serve, plate with coconut rice, top with chicken, and garnish with shredded carrots, chopped scallions, and cilantro.