I don't claim to be a great cook or to have any original recipes. I love collecting new and interesting recipes and I especially love all my old favorites that I have used over the years. Many recipes are from family and friends and I love them because every time I use them I am reminded of that person and/or some great memories that are attached. I am using this format to begin to put all my recipes in one place. I have attempted this in many different ways but none have been very successful. I am hoping that this will do the trick. Right now for recipes I reference a few different cookbooks, a small 3x5 card box, and a large plastic tub with loose papers. Not a great system. This is my new leaf. Ideally, every day I can put at least one of my recipes into this blog. This will make it so easy and quick for me to refer to and also to share my favorites with friends and family who ask for recipes.

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Orange Chicken Stir-Fry

3/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup orange marmalade
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 pound chicken trimmed and cut into 1 inch strips or cubes
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons cooking oil
4 green onions, cut into 1 inch pieces
1/2 cup coarsely chopped green pepper
1 seedless orange, peeled, sliced and halved
Hot cooked rice, optional

In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients (I like to make double the sauce); set aside. Dredge turkey in flour; shake off excess. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in batches until tender and lightly browned on all sides. Remove and keep warm. Add onions and green pepper to the skillet; cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in orange juice mixture. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes. Add turkey and oranges; heat through. Serve over rice if desired.


Notes: I usually use a lot more oil to cook the chicken. And usually a few more vegetables. It is definitely better with double the sauce! Enjoy!!!

Anne West