Orange and chilli chicken

A spicy, citrusy chicken favourite

Simple dinners don’t have to be boring, especially with this recipe that has it all: tasty chicken breasts that are infused with a bright and spicy orange sauce. Served with rice and vegetables, your dinner is transformed from just another meal to a flavour-packed occasion.

Try a fruity and fiery chicken recipe

Citrus flavours and chicken are long-time best friends. Add in the fiery spice of sambal oelek and you have a perfectly balanced, not to mention succulent combination that hits all the right notes. Serve with fluffy rice and crunchy vegetables, or add the chicken to a fresh salad for an easy lunch on-the-go.

How to dial the spice level up or down

Sambal oelek, an Indonesian chilli paste, is the main spicy ingredient in this recipe. Typically made from a mixture of different chillies, shrimp paste, garlic, ginger, shallots, lime juice, and palm sugar, it adds a refreshingly tangy and spicy note to the dish. Adjusting the spiciness is as simple as adding more, less, or no sambal oelek.

What to do with the leftovers (if there are any)

Refrigerate the leftover chicken separately from the sides in an airtight container. One idea is to create your very own version of fried rice by cutting the chicken and vegetables into bite-sized cubes and stir frying in a wok or pan. Alternatively, use the chicken as the star ingredient of a crunchy salad.