Chinese Takeout Orange Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 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
Description
This Chinese Takeout Orange Chicken recipe starts by cutting boneless skinless chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces, then coating them in a mixture of egg whites, cornstarch, salt, and white pepper before frying until golden and cooked through. The sauce combines orange juice and zest with rice vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and red pepper flakes, which is simmered and then thickened with a cornstarch slurry to create a sticky glaze. The fried chicken is then tossed with the sauce, allowing it to coat each piece evenly, resulting in a crispy yet saucy dish. The dish is finished by garnishing with green onions for color and a mild fresh bite. This takes the familiar flavors of orange chicken found in Chinese takeout and brings them home with straightforward frying and sauce preparation techniques.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 chicken breast boneless skinless
- 4 large egg white
- 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 red pepper flakes crushed
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
- 1/4 cup green onion to garnish, sliced
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
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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