Zesty Orange Chicken Soup
Orange Chicken Soup is a delicious mixture of succulent chicken, bright citrus zest, and a variety of fresh vegetables. This sweet and savory soup blends the sweet citrus flavor with a rich, warm broth, creating a delicious and unique dish. It is perfect for warming up an icy day!
Ingredients
- 1 cup Orange Juice
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 2 Tablespoons Rice Vinegar or White Vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons of Soy Sauce use Tamari as an alternative that is a gluten-free feature
- 1/4 teaspoon of Ginger
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or 2 cloves of garlic minced finely
- The Orange Zest from one orange
- Red Chili Flakes optional for heat
- 1/3 cup Cornstarch
- 1/4 cup Water
Instructions
- Instructions:
- Make a mixture of the orange juice, sugar vinegar, soy sauce, garlic powder, ginger, and red chili flakes in a small pan.
- Over medium-high heat, cook until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture begins to simmer.
- In a separate bowl, mix a slurry, mixing the cornstarch and water until the mixture is it is smooth.
- Gradually mix the cornstarch mixture into the simmering sauce, stirring it to make it thicker.
- When the sauce has gotten thick enough to your taste, remove from the heat and mix in the zest of an orange.
- This sauce is great to coat crispy chicken pieces or to use as a sauce for grilled chicken. Get your hands on the homemade Orange chicken sauce!