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Orange Chicken

Irresistible Homemade Orange Chicken That Beats Takeout

Enjoy this quick and easy Orange Chicken recipe that captures the vibrant flavors of takeout with a crispy texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast or chicken thighs for juiciness
  • 1/2 cup Cornstarch for crispy coating
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 large Egg or vegan egg replacement
For the Flavorful Sauce
  • 1 cup Orange Juice freshly squeezed preferred
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce tamari for gluten-free option
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar or honey/coconut sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger minced
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest fresh preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil omit if necessary
For Frying
  • 2 cups Vegetable Oil canola or peanut oil
To Finish
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds optional garnish

Equipment

  • Frying pan
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Slotted spoon
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Quick and Easy Crispy Orange Chicken
  1. Cut chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and pat dry.
  2. Combine cornstarch, all-purpose flour, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
  3. Whisk an egg in another bowl, dip chicken pieces, then coat with the flour mixture.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan, add chicken, and fry until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes.
  5. Mix orange juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, orange zest, and sesame oil in a separate bowl.
  6. Simmer the sauce in a saucepan for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
  7. Add fried chicken to the sauce, toss gently to coat.
  8. Serve garnished with sesame seeds over rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Toss chicken in sauce just before serving to keep crisp. Store chicken and sauce separately for leftovers.

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