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Orange Chicken

This homemade orange chicken offers a delightful balance of sweet and tangy flavors with crispy chicken, making it a perfect weeknight dinner choice.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese-American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Preparation
  • 4 pieces chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper to taste
Breading Station
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 pieces eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 cup orange juice Use fresh orange juice for a brighter flavor.
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce Can substitute with gluten-free soy sauce.
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch For thickening the sauce.
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
Frying
  • Oil for frying Oil for frying

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine orange juice, soy sauce, honey, ginger, and garlic to make the sauce.
  2. In another bowl, set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs.
  3. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
Breading Chicken
  1. Dip each piece of chicken in flour, then eggs, and finally breadcrumbs until well coated.
Cooking
  1. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  2. Fry the chicken pieces in batches until golden and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Finishing Touches
  1. In a separate saucepan, bring the orange sauce to a simmer and add cornstarch to thicken.
  2. Once the chicken is cooked, add it to the saucepan and coat in the sauce.
  3. Serve immediately with rice or vegetables.

Notes

To keep your orange chicken fresh, store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. For longer storage, freeze it before adding the sauce.