Orange Chicken
User Reviews
4.5
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
434 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Orange Chicken
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Better than take-out, this Orange Chicken Recipe is easy to make at home. It is full of flavor and will have you wanting more!
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Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 lbs boneless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
- vegetable oil for frying (or another neutral flavored oil)
- 3/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- green onions for serving, optional
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the egg, cornstarch, water, flour and salt. Mix until combined. Add the chicken and stir until the chicken is completely coated.
- Preheat the oven to 200ºF. Place a cooling rack on a baking sheet and set aside.
- Pour about 2 inches of vegetable oil into a heavy skillet. Heat over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is hot, add about 1/4 of the chicken to the hot oil in a single layer. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, then turn the chicken to cook on the second side. Fry until the chicken is cooked through. Once cooked, transfer the chicken to the baking sheet and place in the oven to keep it warm while you cook the rest of the chicken.
- Working in batches, cook the remaining chicken.
- While the chicken is cooking, make the sauce.
- In a saucepan, combine the orange juice, soy sauce, sugar, mirin, rice vinegar, ginger, sesame oil and red pepper flakes. Set over medium heat.
- In a small bowl, whisk the 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water together.
- When the sauce comes to a boil, whisk in the cornstarch mixture. Continue to cook until the sauce has thickened, then lower the heat to keep warm until the chicken is cooked.
- When all of the chicken is cooked, place it in a large bowl. Pour the sauce over the top and stir to coat.
- Serve topped with green onions, if desired.
Notes
- Adapted from Easy Chinese Recipes: Family Favorites from Dim Sum to Kung Pao
- Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.
- The nutritional value for the frying oil is based on a retention of 1/4 cup oil. Cooking time and temperature can cause this number to change.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
434kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
171mg
(57%)
Sodium
1422mg
(59%)
Fiber
0g
(0%)
Sugar
20g
(40%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 434 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 434kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 171mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 1422mg | 59% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.5
6 reviews
Excellent
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