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Chinese Orange Chicken

Chinese Orange Chicken

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Enjoy this easy homemade Chinese Orange Chicken recipe that’s crisp, flavorful, and better than take-out! Try it tonight for a delightful meal!

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (cut into bite-size pieces)
  • 3 Eggs (whisked)
  • 1/3 cup Cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup Flour
  • Salt
  • Oil (for frying)
  • 1 cup Orange Juice
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons Rice Vinegar (or White Vinegar)
  • 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce (use tamari for a gluten-free dish)
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder (or 2 garlic cloves, finely diced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Chili Flakes
  • Orange Zest (from 1 orange)
  • 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch
  • Green Onions
  • Orange Zest

Instructions

  1. Prepare the orange sauce by combining orange juice, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and chili flakes in a medium pot over medium heat. Whisk cornstarch with water and add it to the sauce until thickened.
  2. Coat the chicken pieces in a mixture of flour and cornstarch seasoned with salt, then dip them in whisked eggs.
  3. Fry the coated chicken in hot oil until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
  4. Toss the fried chicken in the orange sauce until well-coated and serve garnished with green onions and orange zest.
  • Author: Amanda
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 23g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg
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