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Orange Chicken
4.5 from 6 votes

Orange Chicken

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!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 434 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 lbs chicken thigh cut into bite-sized pieces, boneless
  • vegetable oil for frying (or another neutral flavored oil)
  • 3/4 cup orange juice fresh
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce low-sodium
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon mirin
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon ginger fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • green onions for serving, optional

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Preheat the oven to 200ºF. Place a cooling rack on a baking sheet and set aside.
  3. Pour about 2 inches of vegetable oil into a heavy skillet. Heat over medium-high heat.
  4. 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.
  5. Working in batches, cook the remaining chicken.
  6. While the chicken is cooking, make the sauce.
  7. In a saucepan, combine the orange juice, soy sauce, sugar, mirin, rice vinegar, ginger, sesame oil and red pepper flakes. Set over medium heat.
  8. In a small bowl, whisk the 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water together.
  9. 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.
  10. When all of the chicken is cooked, place it in a large bowl. Pour the sauce over the top and stir to coat.
  11. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 434

% 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.