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Chinese Takeout Orange Chicken

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.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 195 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese

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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Toss fried chicken pieces together with sauce. Serve immediately and garnish with green onions for color.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.