Better Than Take Out Orange Chicken Recipe

Name: Better Than Take Out Orange Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅔ cups Water; 6 Tablespoons Fresh Orange Juice; 1/2 cups Fresh Lemon Juice; 3 Tablespoons Lime Juice; 1/2 cups Rice Vinegar; 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil; 5 Tablespoons Soy Sauce Or Bragg's Amino Acids; 2 Tablespoons Orange Zest; 1 cup Coconut Sugar; 1 cup Powdered Honey; 1 teaspoon Minced Fresh Ginger; 1 teaspoon Minced Garlic; 3 Tablespoons Chopped Green Onion; 1/2 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes; 1 whole Dehydrated Pineapple Piece (OPTIONAL); 4 Tablespoons Cornstarch; 3 Tablespoons Water; 4 whole Skinless, Boneless Chicken Breasts, Cut Into 1 Inch Cubes; 1 teaspoon Sea Or Pink Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper; 1- 1/4 cup Flour; 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch; ⅓ cups Olive Oil, Grape Seed Oil Or Coconut Oil

Servings: persons

⅔ cups Water
6 Tablespoons Fresh Orange Juice
1/2 cups Fresh Lemon Juice
3 Tablespoons Lime Juice
1/2 cups Rice Vinegar
1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
5 Tablespoons Soy Sauce Or Bragg's Amino Acids
2 Tablespoons Orange Zest
1 cup Coconut Sugar
1 cup Powdered Honey
1 teaspoon Minced Fresh Ginger
1 teaspoon Minced Garlic
3 Tablespoons Chopped Green Onion
1/2 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes
1 whole Dehydrated Pineapple Piece (OPTIONAL)
4 Tablespoons Cornstarch
3 Tablespoons Water
4 whole Skinless, Boneless Chicken Breasts, Cut Into 1 Inch Cubes
1 teaspoon Sea Or Pink Salt
1/2 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper
1- 1/4 cup Flour
1 Tablespoon Cornstarch
⅓ cups Olive Oil, Grape Seed Oil Or Coconut Oil

1
Pour water, orange juice, lemon juice, lime juice, rice vinegar, sesame seed oil and soy sauce into a saucepan and heat on medium-high heat.
2
Stir in the orange zest, sweeteners, ginger, garlic, chopped onion, red pepper flakes, salt (to taste) and pineapple piece if desired.
3
Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to low and allow mixture to simmer.
4
Pour 1 cup of the sauce mixture into a large bowl and set aside.
5
Reserve the remaining sauce in the pan and set it aside.
6
Salt and pepper the pieces of chicken.
7
Place chicken pieces into the 1 cup of sauce that you placed in the large bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
8
Then mix together the flour and cornstarch in a shallow bowl.
9
Add the marinated chicken pieces and mix to fully coat the chicken pieces.
10
In a large skillet, heat olive oil, coconut oil or grape seed oil over medium heat.
11
Once the oil is hot add the chicken and brown the chicken pieces on all sides until juices run clear.
12
Add more oil if needed.
13
Once chicken is done cooking, allow the chicken to drain on a plate that youve lined with paper towels.
14
Heat up the remaining sauce and bring to a boil.
15
Remove the dehydrated pineapple piece.
16
Mix the cornstarch and 3 tablespoons of water together in a small bowl and then stir it into the sauce.
17
Simmer and stir until sauce has thickened.
18
Reduce heat to low and add the chicken pieces.
19
Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring periodically.
20
Serve over warm cooked rice.

949

kcal

Calories

Fat

149

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅔ cups Water, 6 Tablespoons Fresh Orange Juice, 1/2 cups Fresh Lemon Juice, 3 Tablespoons Lime Juice, and more.

Yes, Better Than Take Out Orange Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Better Than Take Out Orange Chicken

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