Firecracker Orange Chicken Buns Recipe

Name: Firecracker Orange Chicken Buns
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup honey; 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 orange, zest and juice; 2 teaspoons sriracha sauce; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; vegetable oil, for frying; 1 lb chicken tenderloins, cut into thirds; 1 cup cornstarch; bao bun, prepared according to package instructions; fresh parsley leaves; sesame seeds; scallion, thinly sliced; kewpie mayonnaise

Servings: persons

1/2 cup honey
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 orange, zest and juice
2 teaspoons sriracha sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon ginger powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
vegetable oil, for frying
1 lb chicken tenderloins, cut into thirds
1 cup cornstarch
bao bun, prepared according to package instructions
fresh parsley leaves
sesame seeds
scallion, thinly sliced
kewpie mayonnaise

1
Add the honey, soy sauce, orange juice and zest, sriracha, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, ginger powder, and salt to a bowl. Whisk well and set aside.
2
Heat about 3 inches of oil in a Dutch oven to 375°F.
3
Add cornstarch to a shallow bowl. Dredge chicken in the flour, shake off excess, and fry for 4-5 minutes. Drain on a rack on top of a baking sheet.
4
Pour the sauce mixture into a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Let the mixture come to a simmer and let cook for 1 - 2 minutes, until thickened.
5
Add the chicken to the sauce and toss to coat.
6
To build the sandwiches, place parsley leaves in the buns, then top with 3 - 4 chicken pieces, sprinkle with sesame seeds and scallions. Top with a squeeze of Kewpie.

417

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup honey, 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 orange, zest and juice, 2 teaspoons sriracha sauce, and more.

Yes, Firecracker Orange Chicken Buns 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.

Firecracker Orange Chicken Buns

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