Chinese Takeout Orange Chicken
User Reviews
5.0
180 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
195 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Chinese Takeout Orange Chicken
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This Orange Chicken Recipe brings Chinese takeout home! It's easy to make and oh so delicious to enjoy this takeout fakeout favorite in the comfort of your own kitchen.
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Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 large egg whites
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
Sauce
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 medium orange zested
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
- 1/4 cup sliced green onion to garnish
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Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite sized pieces. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together egg whites, cornstarch, salt and white pepper. Submerge chicken breast pieces in mixture and set aside.
- In a small saucepan, stir together orange juice, orange zest, rice vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer.
- In a small bowl, whisk together water and cornstarch. Pour slurry into sauce mixture and stir in until thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Meanwhile, pour 2 inches of vegetable oil into a large, heavy bottom pot. Heat to 350 degrees. Working in small batches, fry chicken pieces until cooked through and golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from oil and drain on a paper towel lined plate.
- Toss fried chicken pieces together with sauce. Serve immediately and garnish with green onions for color.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
195kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Cholesterol
48mg
(16%)
Sodium
851mg
(35%)
Potassium
473mg
(14%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
245IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
34mg
(38%)
Calcium
30mg
(3%)
Iron
0.7mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 195 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 195kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 851mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 473mg | 10% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 245IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 34mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
180 reviews
Excellent
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