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chinese orange chicken

chinese orange chicken

This homemade Chinese Orange Chicken is crisp, flavorful, and coated in a tangy-sweet citrus glaze — a fresh, feel-good version of your takeout favorite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Chinese-American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 510 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Pot or Deep Fryer
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Tongs or Slotted Spoon
  • Whisk
  • Saucepan

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 eggs whisked
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • oil for frying vegetable or canola oil recommended

For the Orange Sauce

  • 3/4 cup orange juice preferably fresh
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1/4 tsp red chili flakes optional, adjust to taste
  • 1 tbsp orange zest plus more for garnish
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water to make slurry

For Garnish

  • 2 green onions sliced

Instructions
 

  • Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Set up a breading station with whisked eggs in one bowl and a cornstarch-flour mix in another.
  • Dip each chicken piece into egg, then dredge in flour mixture. Set aside coated pieces.
  • Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken in batches until golden and crisp, about 2 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.
  • In a small saucepan, combine orange juice, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and chili flakes. Heat over medium-high, stirring often.
  • Add cornstarch slurry to the sauce and cook until it thickens and becomes glossy. Stir in orange zest and remove from heat.
  • Toss the fried chicken in the warm orange sauce until well coated.
  • Garnish with extra orange zest and green onions. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use fresh orange juice for best flavor. Add more chili flakes for extra heat. Serve over rice or with stir-fried veggies for a full meal.

Nutrition

Calories: 510kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 32gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 420mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2.5mg
Keyword Asian-Inspired, crispy chicken, Orange Chicken, Takeout Style
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