Home > Fun > RecipesSpicy Orange ChickenThe Junior League of Elmira (now the Junior League of Greater Elmira Corning) is a non-profit organization committed to developing women's potential, thereby improving the community. It published a cookbook back in 1983 to raise money. The recipes came in a binder with tabbed sections, a useful format I'm surprised is not more popular. Although this cookbook is no longer being published, it can be found in used book shops and on-line. Here's one of its recipes. SPICY ORANGE CHICKENServes 4 2 whole chicken breasts, boned and cut into strips 1 Tbsp. cornstarch 2 tsp. ginger Red pepper flakes to taste Peanut oil 1 onion, cut into 1-inch pieces ¼ cup orange zest (rind, cut into thin strips) 2 Tbsp. soy sauce 3 Tbsp. orange juice 1 tsp. sugar 1 tsp. vinegar ½ cup slivered almonds, cashews or peanuts
Combine chicken, cornstarch, ginger, and red pepper. In wok, stir-fry chicken mixture in peanut oil for approximately 3 minutes. Add onions and orange zest. Combine soy sauce, orange juice, sugar and vinegar. Add to wok. Cook for 2 minutes. Add nutmeats. Serve hot with rice.
Reprinted with permission of The Junior League of Elmira, Inc. from Thru the Grapevine, The Junior League of Elmira, Inc., Elmira, NY, 1983.
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