Orange Chicken Recipe

Name: Orange Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken breasts, cubed; 1 egg; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; ½ cup cornstarch; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; ¼ cup flour; 1 tablespoon ginger, minced; 1 teaspoon garlic, minced; ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; ¼ cup green onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar; ¼ cup water; 2 tablespoons orange zest; ¼ cup orange juice; ½ teaspoon sugar; 2 tablespoons chicken stock; 1 tablespoon soy sauce

Servings: persons

2 lbs chicken breasts, cubed
1 egg
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
½ cup cornstarch
1 tablespoon cornstarch
¼ cup flour
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
¼ cup green onion, chopped
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
¼ cup water
2 tablespoons orange zest
¼ cup orange juice
½ teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons chicken stock
1 tablespoon soy sauce

1
Mix together egg, salt, pepper and 1 tablespoon oil in a large mixing bowl.
2
Add chicken pieces and stir to coat.
3
Mix 1/2 cup cornstarch and 1/4 cup flour together.
4
Add to chicken and stir to combine.
5
Heat oil to 375.
6
Add chicken pieces a few at a time and fry until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
7
Remove chicken from oil and drain on paper towels.
8
Set aside.
9
Combine all ingredients for the orange sauce and set aside.
10
Add 1 tablespoon oil to a wok and heat for 30 seconds.
11
Add ginger, garlic, crushed red pepper, and green onions.
12
Stir fry for 30-45 seconds.
13
Add rice wine vinegar and stir for 5 seconds.
14
Add orange sauce and bring to a boil.
15
Add chicken pieces and stir until coated well.
16
Mix together water and 1 tablespoon cornstarch until smooth.
17
Add chicken and heat until sauce is thick.
18
Serve immediately.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs chicken breasts, cubed, 1 egg, 1 ½ teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon 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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