Big Batch Orange Chicken Stew

Source : In A Large Dutch Oven Or Saute Pan As Was The Case Today Lay Your Chicken On A Single Layer If Possible Skin Side Up Along With The Rest Of The Ing...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : December 14, 2025

Step:

  1. In a large Dutch oven (or saute pan as was the case today), lay your chicken on a single layer if possible, skin side up, along with the rest of the ingredients *except. Cover, turn the heat to medium high, and let it begin to come to a simmer. This should take 7 minutes or so, depending on the weather, how cold your chicken is, and how hot your stove gets.

    Big Batch Orange Chicken Stew recipe step 1 photo Big Batch Orange Chicken Stew recipe step 1 photo Big Batch Orange Chicken Stew recipe step 1 photo
  2. Once the liquid is simmering, stir in the brown sugar and sriracha.

    Big Batch Orange Chicken Stew recipe step 2 photo Big Batch Orange Chicken Stew recipe step 2 photo
  3. Let everything come up to a boil for a minute or two, then turn the heat down to medium low and simmer, covered, for 15 to 20 minutes. 15 for smaller pieces of chicken, and up to 20 for larger pieces.

  4. Then flip the chicken pieces over so they're skin side down, keeping the heat at medium low, and simmer, lid askew, for another 15 to 20 minutes

    Big Batch Orange Chicken Stew recipe step 4 photo Big Batch Orange Chicken Stew recipe step 4 photo
  5. Then flip the chicken skin side up again, turn the heat up to medium, and simmer, *un*covered, for another 15 to 20 minutes. This will reduce the sauce and intensify all the flavors.

    If you have the time and energy, you might like to baste the skin from time to time with the sauce.

    Big Batch Orange Chicken Stew recipe step 5 photo
  6. Garnish with fresh orange slices and chopped green onions and cilantro if you like and enjoy!

    Big Batch Orange Chicken Stew recipe step 6 photo

Ingredients

  1. 5 pounds chicken pieces (We prefer drums and thighs.)
  2. 1 medium onion, peeled and sliced
  3. 4-6 large cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
  4. zest of a small orange
  5. 1 cup orange juice
  6. 3/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
  7. 3/4-1 cup packed brown sugar, depending on how sweet you like things
  8. 2-4 Tablespoons sriracha, depending on how hot you like things
  9. optional: 5 or 6 thin slices fresh ginger OR 1 teaspoon ginger powder
  10. optional: 1 to 2 Tablespoons of white vinegar if you like extra tang

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