Orange "Chicken" Glaze


4.6 of 5 (32)
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 12
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 82.6
  • Total Fat: 0.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 195.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 21.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.1 g
  • Protein: 0.3 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Orange "Chicken" Glaze calories by ingredient


Introduction

Like the stuff from Chinese Take-Outs Like the stuff from Chinese Take-Outs
Number of Servings: 12

Ingredients

    1 1/2 cups water
    2 tablespoons orange juice
    1/4 cup lemon juice
    1/3 cup rice vinegar (in a pinch you can sub 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar)
    2 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
    1 tbsp grated orange zest, or 1 tsp orange extract
    1 cup tightly packed brown sugar
    1/2 tsp freshly minces ginger root (or 1/4 tsp powdered)
    1 tsp minced garlic
    1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
    3 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water to create a slurry

Directions

Mix all ingredients, except cornstarch slurry, in a sauce pan and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. After it comes to a boil, reduce to a simmer and slowly add in the cornstarch mixture and continue to stir as it thickens. Lower heat to keep warm.

Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BETTYVEGGIE.

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Incredible!
    5 of 5 people found this review helpful
    This sauce is awesome!!! I made it exactly like the recipe said to and it came out great! I poured it over Morningstar "Chicken" Nuggets, rice and lots of veggies :) - 2/18/09


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    Very Good
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    Excellent! I grilled up some chicken and cut it up, served over brown rice with the sauce over the top. Even my 11 year old daughter loved it...a little spicy but delicious...not sure I could get 12 servings, we only got 4. Definately will make again! - 10/26/08


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    Very Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I used half the amount of sugar but kept everything else the same. It lowered the calories and turned out great. It was slightly runny, but that made it easier to use less. It worked out to 40 calories for 12 servings. - 3/16/10


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I made and poured over popcorn chicken premade delicious quick simple kids loved it served with healthy fried rice yum yum - 10/16/08


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Oh ya....this is heaven!! Paired my sauce with tempura style battered chicken over brown rice and sided with homemade egg drop soup and pot stickers. Hubby and kids really liked it too!! Will definitely make again and share with others!!!! - 9/7/08


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This was sooooo good! I'm going to get some sesame seeds next time and add them to make sesame chicken just like at Panda Heaven up in Pennsylvania! I will definitely make this again! - 6/20/08


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    We've made it twice now and have loved it each time! It's very good! The whole family loves it! - 3/30/08


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    Incredible!
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    This glaze is sooo good. My family really enjoyed it. I thought there would be left-overs for tomorrow but the boys took care of that! :) Thanks for the great recipe - 3/28/08


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    All I can say is WOW!!! I honestly didn't think it was going to turn out as fabulous as it did!! My kids loved it and my neighbor said it was better than Panda Express.. I added a tad more rice vinegar and a little more ginger for a little more zing but I am definitely keeping this recipe!! - 3/25/08


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Great with chicken or pork leftovers, just add your favorite veggies and rice and you have a homemade meal without the extra calories of takeout! - 2/10/08


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    Trying this - 6/25/17


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    Incredible!
    Delishious. Put it over chicken tenders I dredged in a little seasoned cornstarch and sauteed in olive oil. Served with a mixture of stir fry veggies and baby bella mushrooms. Will definately make again. - 1/27/13


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    Incredible!
    Dude. I freakin' forgot the vinegar! Like a spaz! But, it came out so incredibly delicious. I made brown rice, with some fried eggs and then in a separate pan I sauteed an array of veggies and put the sauce on them and then poured my toppings over my rice. I think next time I'll also cut the sugar. - 1/17/13


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    Incredible!
    Delicious! I used apple cider vinegar cause its what I have. I wonder if rice vinegar would be even better? Could use a little more red pepper for my taste, but as is the kids decided it was edible. :) Mine was a little thin, but I think I should've just cooked it longer, I had to run off to work. - 9/7/12


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    Incredible!
    Just finished making this dish for dinner. Had myself a sneak preview before the family digs into it...LOVE it!!! - 7/3/12


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    Incredible!
    This was exactly what I was looking for. It came out wonderful! - 1/5/12


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    Incredible!
    Ridiculously good! - 4/6/11


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    Very Good
    This was better than the Chinese restaurant. I used the zest of 2 oranges and juice of one and only 3/4 cup of brown sugar. I wanted to really taste the orange. I like the use of cornstarch to thicken sauce. I have made this before from another recipe that did not call for the thickener. - 3/27/11


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    Very Good
    I thought it was a wonderful flavor, we kept the leftovers for the next day. Very good. The kids liked it on their vegetables and mashed potatoes. - 12/16/10


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    Incredible!
    I made the sauce then baked some popcorn chicken and poured the sauce over the chicken, like orange chicken from Chinese restaurant, very good! - 3/11/10


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    Incredible!
    Even with a few alterations, it came out marvelous. - 5/19/09


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    Bad
    It's definitely tasty, but the calorie count is off the charts - over 1,000 calories just for the sauce... that's not bad if you can feed 12, but the recipe feeds more like four. - 5/7/09


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    Incredible!
    I love this recipe!!!!! - 5/5/09


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    Very Good
    Very good - 4/7/09


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    Incredible!
    This made the best Orange Chicken we have ever had. I still have enough left to make it again. - 4/2/09


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    This sounds great, I will have to try it this week. - 3/27/09


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    can this be made w/o the corn starch? - 3/27/09


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    Very Good
    I'm going to try this on fish! - 2/12/09


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Are the calories correct for 12 servings? - 2/12/09


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    Haven't made it yet, but it sounds delicious! I'm going to substitute honey or agave nectar for the sugar though. - 4/3/08


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    Incredible!
    orange chicken is my favorite for chinese - 3/16/08


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    This sounds great! I'm going to try it cubed fried tofu. - 3/6/08


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    Incredible!
    Loved it. My kids even ate it! - 3/3/08


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    I just finished making this. YummmO - 2/4/08


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    Incredible!
    Very Yummy!! My family likes things a bit spicy, so next time I will add more red pepper flakes or maybe some chili sauce. - 2/1/08


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    This sounds really good! I might try using lemon instead of orange, since I love lemon chicken. Can't wait to try it!! - 1/31/08


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    This sounds good and I can't wait to make it. - 1/31/08


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    I love chicken in orange glaze and cannot wait to try this! Thanks for sharing this recipe! - 1/22/08


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Sounds awsome - 1/22/08


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    i am printing this to see if my husband will cook this ..i will have to go shopping for the ingredients - 1/22/08