Better Than Takeout Orange Chicken Recipe

Name: Better Than Takeout Orange Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds Chicken, Cut In 1 -1/2 Inch Cubes; 2 whole Eggs, Beaten; 1- 1/2 cup Cornstarch; 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Pepper; Oil, For Frying; 1- 1/2 cup Water; 1/4 cups Fresh Orange Juice; ⅓ cups Rice Vinegar; 2- 1/2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce; 1 cup Brown Sugar; 1 Tablespoon Orange Zest; 1/2 teaspoons Ginger Root, Minced; 3 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1/4 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper; 3 Tablespoons Cornstarch, Combined With 1/4 Cup Water; 2 Tablespoons Green Onions, Chopped (optional)

Servings: persons

2 pounds Chicken, Cut In 1 -1/2 Inch Cubes
2 whole Eggs, Beaten
1- 1/2 cup Cornstarch
1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
1/4 teaspoons Salt
1/4 teaspoons Pepper
Oil, For Frying
1- 1/2 cup Water
1/4 cups Fresh Orange Juice
⅓ cups Rice Vinegar
2- 1/2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
1 cup Brown Sugar
1 Tablespoon Orange Zest
1/2 teaspoons Ginger Root, Minced
3 cloves Garlic, Minced
1/4 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper
3 Tablespoons Cornstarch, Combined With 1/4 Cup Water
2 Tablespoons Green Onions, Chopped (optional)

1
Combine corn starch, salt, and pepper.
2
Prepare a bowl with beaten eggs, panko bread crumbs and another with the seasoned corn starch.
3
Dip chicken in the egg mixture, dredge in the corn starch, then again in the eggs, and finally in the panko bread crumbs.
4
Set aside.
5
Heat a pan with vegetable oil to 375 degrees, fry chicken in batches until completely cooked.
6
In a large saucepan, combine the 1 1/2 cups water, orange juice, rice vinegar, and soy sauce.
7
Blend well over medium heat for a few minutes.
8
Stir in brown sugar, orange zest, ginger, garlic and red pepper flakes.
9
Bring to a boil.
10
Combine the 3 tablespoons of corn starch with 1/4 cup of water and mix thoroughly.
11
Slowly stir the corn starch mixture into the sauce until it thickens.
12
Pour the sauce over the breaded chicken, and if desired, garnish with green onions.

928

kcal

Calories

Fat

110

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds Chicken, Cut In 1 -1/2 Inch Cubes, 2 whole Eggs, Beaten, 1- 1/2 cup Cornstarch, 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs, and more.

Yes, Better Than Takeout 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.

Better Than Takeout Orange Chicken

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