Chinese Orange Chicken
User Reviews
5.0
147 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
40 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Chinese Orange Chicken
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Not even Panda Express can beat this homemade orange chicken!
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons cornstarch divided
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- ½ teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1 green onion thinly sliced
For the marinade
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- ½ cup sugar
- ⅓ cup distilled white vinegar
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha or more, to taste
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper
Instructions
- To make the marinade, whisk together chicken broth, orange juice, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, orange zest, Sriracha, ginger and white pepper in a large bowl.
- In a gallon size Ziploc bag or large bowl, combine chicken and 2/3 cup of the marinade; marinate for at least 30 minutes, turning the bag occasionally. Drain the chicken from the marinade, discarding the marinade.
- Heat remaining marinade in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil and stir in 2 tablespoons cornstarch combined with 2 tablespoons water. Cook, stirring frequently, until thickened about 1-2 minutes; keep warm.
- Working one at a time, dip the chicken into the eggs, then dredge in remaining 1 cup cornstarch, pressing to coat.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan. Working in batches, add chicken and fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; discard excess oil.
- Serve chicken immediately, tossed or drizzled with the marinade, garnished with sesame seeds and green onion, if desired.
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5.0
147 reviews
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