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Orange Chicken Recipe

Skip the takeout and eat in with this incredibly tasty sweet and spicy orange chicken recipe. It's on the table in no time!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 485 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese

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

Instructions

To Make Orange Sauce
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  1. In a medium saucepan combine the orange juice, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and chili flakes. Cook for 3 minutes on medium heat.
  2. In a separate bowl mix 2 tbsp cornstarch and 2 tbsp cold water, and stir until a paste forms. 
  3. 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:
  1. Use a shallow dish or pie plate and add ⅔ c flour, ⅔ cup cornstarch, and salt. Mix.
  2. In a separate bowl whisk the eggs.
  3. Dip each piece of chicken in the egg mixture and then coat with the flour mixture. Place pieces on a plate.
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. 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

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

% 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.