Karen'S Orange Chicken Recipe

Name: Karen'S Orange Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken, cubed; 3 eggs, beaten; 1/2 cup cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 orange, zest of; 3 tablespoons orange juice; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 10 tablespoons sugar; 10 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Servings: persons

1 lb chicken, cubed
3 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 orange, zest of
3 tablespoons orange juice
3 tablespoons soy sauce
10 tablespoons sugar
10 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

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["Mix beaten eggs, corn starch and salt in med size bow and set aside.", "Zest the orange into a small bowl or large measuring cup.", "Cut the orange in half and juice 3 tablespoons into the zest.", "Add the soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, ginger and crushed peppers to the zest and juice, mix and set aside.", "Heat 1/2"" oil in a wok or frying pan until hot.", "Dip the cubed chicken into the cornstarch/egg mixture letting the excess drip off.", "Fry cubes in a single layer in hot oil, turning as necessary until cubes are golden; drain on paper towels. Repeat until all of the chicken is fried.", "Drain the oil from the pan.", "Place all of the cooked chicken back in the pan on a med/high heat.", "Stir the orange sauce and pour over the chicken; gently stir the chicken into the sauce until sauce thickens and covers the chicken pieces.", "Serve with hot rice and a steamed vegetable or veggie stir-fry."]

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb chicken, cubed, 3 eggs, beaten, 1/2 cup cornstarch, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Karen'S 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.

Karen'S Orange Chicken

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