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Orange Chicken

A delightful Chinese-American dish featuring crispy chicken coated in a sweet and tangy homemade orange sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Boneless, skinless chicken breasts Cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup Cornstarch For coating the chicken
  • 1 large Egg Whisked
  • 1 cup Vegetable oil For frying
For the Orange Sauce
  • 1 cup Orange juice Freshly squeezed, if possible
  • 1/2 cup Sugar Adjust to taste
  • 1/4 cup Soy sauce Use gluten-free soy sauce if needed
  • 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tbsp Ginger Minced
For Garnish
  • 2 tbsp Green onions Chopped

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Marinate the chicken by combining the chicken pieces with soy sauce, garlic, and ginger in a bowl. Let it marinate for at least 15-30 minutes.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and cornstarch until smooth.
Cooking
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Coat the marinated chicken pieces in the egg and cornstarch mixture.
  3. Fry the chicken in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-5 minutes per batch. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  4. In a saucepan, combine orange juice, sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Cook on medium heat until bubbling and the sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Toss the crispy chicken pieces with the orange sauce in a large bowl until well coated. Garnish with chopped green onions.

Notes

Serve over white or jasmine rice. Can be customized with vegetables or served with spring rolls.