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Easy Orange Chicken

Delicious Easy Orange Chicken That's Better Than Takeout

This Easy Orange Chicken recipe offers a flavorful, crispy dish in just 40 minutes, perfect for a quick and comforting dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 cups Chicken Breasts Substitute with thighs for extra flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1/2 cup Cornstarch Crucial for crispy texture.
  • 1 large Egg Acts as a binder.
  • 1/2 cup Corn Flour For additional crispiness.
  • 1 cup Vegetable Oil Neutral oil for frying.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Orange Juice Fresh juice is best.
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest Intensifies flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Honey Can be replaced with sugar.
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Use tamari for gluten-free.
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar Provides necessary acidity.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Minced.
  • 1 tablespoon Red Pepper Paste Adjust based on spice tolerance.
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions Sliced.
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds Optional.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • medium saucepan
  • slotted spoon
  • Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper. Toss in cornstarch until coated.
  2. In a bowl, beat an egg. Dip the chicken in the egg, then dredge in corn flour.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken in batches for 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
  4. In a saucepan, combine orange juice, zest, honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, vinegar, and red pepper paste. Simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Mix cornstarch with water until smooth, then add to the sauce to thicken for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Combine the fried chicken with the sauce in the saucepan, tossing gently until coated.
  7. Serve the chicken in a dish, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Store the sauce separately from the chicken to maintain crispiness when reheating.

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