Orange Chicken Recipe
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5.0
105 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
580 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
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Cuisine
Chinese
Orange Chicken Recipe
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This Orange Chicken recipe tastes just like the popular Panda Express dish, but made with simple ingredients right at home! Tender chicken in tangy sauce beats restaurant take-out any day!
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Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 egg
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Orange Sauce
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 ¼ cup water, divided
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- ⅓ cup rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onion, plus more for garnish
- red pepper flakes, to taste
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Instructions
Chicken
- Cut chicken into bite-size pieces. Combine cornstarch, salt, and pepper in a resealable plastic bag. In a small bowl, use a fork to beat the egg until the yolk and egg white are blended.
- Dip chicken pieces into beaten egg. Shake in cornstarch mixture to coat.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or wok to 375 degrees F. Deep-fry chicken in batches until completely cooked. Remove it to drain on paper towels.
Orange Sauce
- In a small bowl, combine cornstarch with ¼ cup water and mix thoroughly. Set aside.
- In a large saucepan combine the remaining 1 cup water, orange juice, lemon juice, rice vinegar, and soy sauce. Whisk ingredients together over medium heat for a few minutes.
- Stir in brown sugar, orange zest, ginger, garlic, and green onion. Bring to a boil Slowly stir the cornstarch mixture into the sauce until it thickens.
- Place fried chicken in a large bowl and pour sauce over the top.
- Fold the sauce into the chicken or toss gently to coat. If desired, add red pepper flakes and garnish with green onions.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
580kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
62g
(21%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
175mg
(58%)
Sodium
1036mg
(43%)
Potassium
479mg
(14%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
37g
(74%)
Vitamin A
787IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
56mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 580 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 580kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 62g | 21% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 175mg | 58% |
| Sodium | 1036mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 479mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 37g | 74% |
| Vitamin A | 787IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
105 reviews
Excellent
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