Orange Chicken Recipe

Name: Orange Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-1/2 inch cubes); 1 cup all-purpose flour; ½ cup cornstarch; 1 egg, beaten; salt and pepper; oil (peanut is best); 1 cup water; 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice; ¼ cup fresh lemon juice; ⅓ cup rice vinegar; 2 ½ tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon orange zest, grated; 1 cup packed brown sugar (I think this is perfect, but may use 3/4 cup for less sweet); ½ teaspoon gingerroot, minced; ½ teaspoon garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped; red pepper flakes (over the top using Thai chili paste); 3 tablespoons cornstarch; ¼ cup water

Servings: persons

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-1/2 inch cubes)
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup cornstarch
1 egg, beaten
salt and pepper
oil (peanut is best)
1 cup water
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
⅓ cup rice vinegar
2 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon orange zest, grated
1 cup packed brown sugar (I think this is perfect, but may use 3/4 cup for less sweet)
½ teaspoon gingerroot, minced
½ teaspoon garlic, minced
2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
red pepper flakes (over the top using Thai chili paste)
3 tablespoons cornstarch
¼ cup water

1
Combine flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
2
Dip chicken into beaten egg and toss in flour mixture to coat.
3
Deep fry chicken in batches at 375 degrees in a deep fryer (or use a wok using about 1 inch oil) until completely cooked.
4
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan combine 1 cups water, orange juice, lemon juice, rice vinegar and soy sauce.
5
Blend well over medium heat for a few minutes.
6
Stir in brown sugar, orange zest, ginger garlic, and onion.
7
Bring to a boil.
8
Combine 3 tablespoons of cornstarch with 1/4 cup of water and mix thoroughly.
9
Slowly stir cornstarch mixture into sauce until it thickens.
10
Pour sauce over cooked chicken and garnish with green onions.

855

kcal

Calories

Fat

106

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-1/2 inch cubes), 1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup cornstarch, 1 egg, beaten, 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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