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Orange Chicken

Spicy Orange Chicken: Your Easy Homemade Delight

Enjoy a delicious homemade Orange Chicken that's healthier and packed with bold flavors, perfect for any dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1.5 pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs or Breasts Thighs for juiciness, breasts for leaner option
  • 0.5 cups Cornstarch Substitute with all-purpose flour if desired
  • 1 large Egg Essential for binding the coating
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Fresh Orange Juice Fresh is best, bottled works too
  • 0.25 cups Soy Sauce Use tamari for gluten-free
  • 0.25 cups Sugar Brown sugar gives a richer taste
  • 1-2 pieces Chili Peppers Adjust based on heat preference
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced, fresh is recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger Grated, fresh preferred

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Shallow Dish
  • Skillet
  • Wok
  • slotted spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Hot Orange Chicken
  1. Make the Orange Sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine orange juice, soy sauce, sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Stir in chopped chili peppers to your desired spice level.
  2. Prep and Bread the Chicken: Slice chicken into bite-sized pieces. In a shallow dish, beat the egg until frothy. Dredge chicken pieces in the egg, then coat in cornstarch.
  3. Fry the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Stir-Fry in Wok: In a hot wok, add fried chicken and prepared orange sauce. Toss together over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  5. Serve and Enjoy: Serve over steamed rice or fried rice, garnished with sesame seeds or sliced green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor, and adjust the spice level to your liking. Store leftovers properly for the best quality.

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