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Orange Chicken Recipe

Orange Chicken Recipe: Sweet and Tangy

Sweet and tangy Orange Chicken with crispy coating.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • Chicken:
  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or thighs, cubed
  • 1 cup flour
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • Orange Sauce:
  • ½ cup orange juice
  • 1 tbsp orange zest
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp ginger grated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • Optional: Green onions sesame seeds
  • Suggested Pairing: Rice iced tea

Instructions
 

  • Coat chicken in egg, then flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper mixture.
  • Fry chicken in hot oil for 4-5 minutes per batch until golden; drain.
  • Whisk sauce ingredients; cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until thick.
  • Toss chicken in sauce.
  • Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds; serve with rice and tea.

Notes

  • Use fresh orange juice.
  • Store in the fridge for 3 days or freeze for 2 months.
  • Try a baked variation.
  • Pair with broccoli.