Orange Chicken Recipe

Name: Orange Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 4 egg whites; 4 boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1/2 cup orange juice (I used Simply Orange); 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 packed tablespoon brown sugar; 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil; Dash salt; Dash crushed red pepper; 1 clove garlic, pressed; A little grated or minced ginger; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; Vegetable or peanut oil, for frying

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons cornstarch
4 egg whites
4 boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/2 cup orange juice (I used Simply Orange)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 packed tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
Dash salt
Dash crushed red pepper
1 clove garlic, pressed
A little grated or minced ginger
1 teaspoon cornstarch
Vegetable or peanut oil, for frying

1
For the chicken: In a large bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and egg whites with a fork until almost frothy, about 1 minute.
2
Add the chicken to the mixture and allow to sit for 5 to 10 minutes.
3
For the sauce: Meanwhile, put the orange juice, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, sesame oil, salt, crushed red pepper, garlic and ginger in a small nonstick skillet and whisk.
4
Heat until bubbling and starting to thicken, about 5 minutes.
5
Whisk together the cornstarch and 1/4 cup water in a small bowl and add 1 to 2 tablespoons of the cornstarch slurry to the sauce.
6
Mix in and thicken for 1 minute.
7
Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed Dutch oven until a deep-fry thermometer inserted in the oil registers 350 degrees F. Carefully drop the chicken into the oil and move it around, flipping gently, until golden, 3 to 4 minutes.
8
Let the pieces drain on a plate lined with paper towels for 2 to 3 minutes.
9
Then drop them back into the oil for 1 minute to really solidify the coating.
10
Toss the chicken in the sauce and serve.

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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 tablespoons cornstarch, 4 egg whites, 4 boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces, 1/2 cup orange juice (I used Simply Orange), and more.

Yes, 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.

Orange Chicken

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