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Chinese Orange Chicken Recipe (Better Than Takeout)

Chinese Orange Chicken Recipe (Better Than Takeout)
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Crispy Chinese orange chicken coated in a sweet tangy sauce. Easy homemade recipe ready in 35 minutes.

Ingredients

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Chicken

    • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces

    • 3 eggs, whisked

    • 1/3 cup cornstarch

    • 1/3 cup flour

    • Salt, to taste

    • Oil for frying

Orange Sauce

    • 1 cup orange juice

    • 1/2 cup sugar

    • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (or white vinegar)

    • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)

    • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

    • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (or 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced)

    • 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes

    • Zest of 1 orange

    • 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water

Garnish

    • Green onions

    • Orange zest

Instructions

Step 1: Make the Orange Sauce

In a saucepan, combine orange juice, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and chili flakes. Heat over medium heat for about 3 minutes until slightly simmering.

Step 2: Thicken the Sauce

Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Add to the sauce and whisk continuously for 4–5 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in orange zest.

Step 3: Prepare the Coating

In a shallow dish, mix flour, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt. In another bowl, whisk the eggs.

Step 4: Coat the Chicken

Dip each chicken piece into the egg mixture, then coat thoroughly in the flour mixture. Place on a plate.

Step 5: Heat the Oil

Heat 2–3 inches of oil in a heavy pot to 350°F (175°C).

Step 6: Fry the Chicken

Fry chicken in batches for 2–3 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and crispy. Transfer to paper towels.

Step 7: Toss with Sauce

Add fried chicken to the sauce and toss until fully coated and glossy.

Step 8: Serve

Serve hot over rice and garnish with green onions and extra orange zest.

Find it online: https://www.claricerecipes.com/chinese-orange-chicken-recipe/