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: 1 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks; 1 - 1 1/2 cup flour; 1 large egg, beaten; salt and pepper; 1 cup vegetable oil; 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice; 1 tablespoon grated orange zest; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar; 1 cup brown sugar; 1 - 1 1/2 cup water; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated; 1/2 teaspoon fresh garlic, grated; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup scallion, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Servings: persons

1 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 - 1 1/2 cup flour
1 large egg, beaten
salt and pepper
1 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
1 cup brown sugar
1 - 1 1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1/2 teaspoon fresh garlic, grated
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup scallion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons cornstarch

1
combine salt, ground pepper and then flour. Dip the chicken into the eggs, then dredge in flour mix. (I double coated mine) Let sit for 15 minutes.
2
whisk orange juice, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, orange zest, ginger and pepper in a large bowl. (optional 1 teaspoon sriracha for taste)
3
Heat in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil and stir in 2 tablespoons cornstarch combined with water. Cook, stirring frequently, until thickened about 1-2 minutes; keep warm.
4
Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan. Working in batches, add chicken and fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; discard excess oil.
5
Serve chicken immediately, tossed or drizzled with the marinade, garnished green onion.

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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 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks, 1 - 1 1/2 cup flour, 1 large egg, beaten, salt and pepper, 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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