Crispy Orange Chicken Recipe

Name: Crispy Orange Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 egg, beaten; 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 cup flour; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 cup vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest; 1 cup orange juice; 1/2 cup hoisin sauce; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 cup sugar

Servings: persons

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 egg, beaten
1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup flour
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup hoisin sauce
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup sugar

1
cut the chicken into 2 inch pieces.
2
add egg, salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and mix well.
3
stir flour and cornstarch together.
4
add chicken to flour mixture and coat each piece well.
5
pour oil into skillet and heat to 375 degrees.
6
add chicken pieces in batches and fry about four minutes.
7
remove chicken and drain on paper towels.
8
allow oil to cool and remove all but two tablespoons oil.
9
saute garlic for one minute.
10
add remaining ingriedients and bring to a boil.
11
cook three minutes.
12
reduce heat and simmer til thickened.
13
toss glaze over chicken.
14
serve with rice.
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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 egg, beaten, 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and more.

Yes, Crispy Orange Chicken falls under the Baking & Desserts 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.

Crispy Orange Chicken

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