Orange Chicken
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5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
Orange Chicken
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Homemade Orange Chicken couldn't be more flavorful and easy to make. Move over take out menu, this is full of savory & orange citrus flavors, topped with sesame seeds & scallions.
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Ingredients
for sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 inch ginger fresh, grated
- 1 cup orange juice freshly squeezed, about 2 oranges
- orange zest from 2 oranges
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with water to create a slurry for thickening
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds for garnish
- 2 scallions chopped, for garnish
for chicken
- oil neutral oil for frying
- 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into bite sized pieces
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
Instructions
for sauce
- Heat sesame oil in pot over medium heat.
- Add garlic and saute for a couple minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
- Add sugar, orange juice, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar and ginger. Give it a stir.
- Add cornstarch slurry and increase heat to bring to a boil.
- Stir in orange zest.
- Keep on the lowest heat while you fry chicken, stirring occasionally.
for chicken
- Heat oil to 350° F in large dutch oven pan or deep fryer.
- Place beaten eggs in a dredging pan.
- Combine flour and cornstarch in a 2nd dredging pan.
- Dredge chicken pieces in egg first, then flour/cornstarch mixture.
- Drop chicken pieces one by one into hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes, flipping around in oil halfway through. This will need to be done in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- Remove chicken pieces to a paper towel lined platter.
- Toss cooked chicken pieces in orange sauce to thoroughly coat.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions and serve hot over a bed of white rice.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
438kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
62g
(21%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
189mg
(63%)
Sodium
639mg
(27%)
Potassium
504mg
(14%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
31g
(62%)
Vitamin A
330IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
32mg
(36%)
Calcium
60mg
(6%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 438 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 438kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 62g | 21% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 189mg | 63% |
| Sodium | 639mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 504mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
| Vitamin A | 330IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 32mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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