Orange Chicken Recipe

Name: Orange Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large chicken breast; 1 large egg; 1 1/2 tsp salt; 1 1/2 tsp pepper; 1/4 cup flour; 1/2 cup corn starch; 1 tbsp oil; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp minced garlic; 1/4 cup water; 5 tbsp brown sugar; 5 tbsp white vinegar; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tsp orange zest; 1 tsp grated ginger; 2 1/2 tbsp orange puree; 1 tbsp corn starch

Servings: persons

2 large chicken breast
1 large egg
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 cup flour
1/2 cup corn starch
1 tbsp oil
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp minced garlic
1/4 cup water
5 tbsp brown sugar
5 tbsp white vinegar
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp orange zest
1 tsp grated ginger
2 1/2 tbsp orange puree
1 tbsp corn starch

1
Heat oil for deep frying in wok or deep fryer to 375F
2
1 Cut chicken pieces into 2-inch squares and place in large bowl.
3
Stir in egg, salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon oil and mix well
4
Stir cornstarch and flour together.
5
Then, add chicken pieces, stirring to coat.
6
Add chicken pieces to hot oil, small batch at a time, fry 3 to 4 minutes or until golden and chrisp.
7
( Do not overcook or chicken will be tough.)
8
Remove chicken from oil with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels
9
For the sauce, add sesame oil and the garlic to large frying pan or wok.
10
Simmer and stir for about 10 seconds
11
Add all ingredients for sauce and heat while stirring for 2-4 minutes until bubbling and slightly thickened.
12
Add chicken and stir until fully coated.
13
Sauce will thicken further while cooling.

378

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* 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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large chicken breast, 1 large egg, 1 1/2 tsp salt, 1 1/2 tsp 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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