Orange Chicken Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
48 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
485 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Orange Chicken Recipe
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Skip the takeout and eat in with this incredibly tasty sweet and spicy orange chicken recipe. It's on the table in no time!
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Ingredients
Orange Chicken Sauce:
- 1½ cups orange juice
- 1 cup sugar
- ¼ cup rice vinegar or white vinegar
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon ginger
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon red chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- orange zest from 1 orange
Chicken Recipe:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite sized pieces
- 3 eggs
- ⅔ cup cornstarch
- ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
- oil for frying
- garnish with green onions and orange zest
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Instructions
To Make Orange Sauce
- In a medium saucepan combine the orange juice, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and chili flakes. Cook for 3 minutes on medium heat.
- In a separate bowl mix 2 tbsp cornstarch and 2 tbsp cold water, and stir until a paste forms.
- Add the cornstarch paste to the orange mixture and cook for 5 minutes, or until the mixture thickens. Once thick, remove from heat and add the orange zest. Keep warm, stirring occasionally, while making the chicken.
To Make Chicken:
- Use a shallow dish or pie plate and add ⅔ c flour, ⅔ cup cornstarch, and salt. Mix.
- In a separate bowl whisk the eggs.
- Dip each piece of chicken in the egg mixture and then coat with the flour mixture. Place pieces on a plate.
- Pour 2-3 inches of oil into a skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Use a thermometer to check that the oil reaches 350 °F
- Place several pieces of chicken into the oil. Cook for 2-3 minutes turning so all sides become a golden brown. Once cooked place the chicken on a paper towel to drain. Repeat until all the chicken has been fried.
- Toss the chicken in the Orange sauce. If you desire to garnish with green onions & orange zest and serve with rice.
Notes
- STORE leftover easy orange chicken recipe in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days! Reheat it for a yummy lunch or leftover dinner.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
485kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
66g
(22%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
178mg
(59%)
Sodium
882mg
(37%)
Potassium
752mg
(21%)
Sugar
38g
(76%)
Vitamin A
335IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
32.9mg
(37%)
Calcium
31mg
(3%)
Iron
2.1mg
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 485 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 485kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 66g | 22% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 178mg | 59% |
| Sodium | 882mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 752mg | 16% |
| Sugar | 38g | 76% |
| Vitamin A | 335IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 32.9mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
48 reviews
Excellent
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