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Orange Chicken

A delicious and easy homemade orange chicken recipe that tastes just like your favorite takeout!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 0.5 kilograms Boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup Cornstarch
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 2 large Eggs beaten
  • 0.5 cup Vegetable oil for frying

For the Orange Sauce

  • 0.5 cup Orange juice freshly squeezed
  • 0.25 cup Soy sauce
  • 0.25 cup Brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger grated
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons Water

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • In a shallow dish, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Dredge chicken pieces in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
  • Dip the floured chicken into the beaten eggs, then dredge again in the flour mixture.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Fry chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per batch. Remove chicken and place on a paper towel-lined plate.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
  • In another small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water to create a slurry.
  • Pour the orange sauce mixture into the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Whisk the cornstarch slurry into the sauce and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Return the fried chicken to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the orange sauce.
  • Serve immediately over rice, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.

Notes

For extra crispiness, double fry the chicken: fry until golden, then remove and let cool for a few minutes before frying again until extra crisp.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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