Uncle Sam's Orange Chicken Recipe

Name: Uncle Sam's Orange Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup lemon juice; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper; 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced; 1 orange; ⅓ cup white vinegar; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; ½ cup sugar, I used raw sugar but you can use plain granulated also; ½ teaspoon sesame oil; ¼ cup flour; ½ cup cornstarch; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 egg; oil, for frying plus; 1 tablespoon oil, for the sauce; 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger; 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic; ¼ cup minced onion; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 2 cups diced fresh pineapple (optional); ½ cup warm water; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 cup flour

Servings: persons

1 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
1 orange
⅓ cup white vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
½ cup sugar, I used raw sugar but you can use plain granulated also
½ teaspoon sesame oil
¼ cup flour
½ cup cornstarch
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 egg
oil, for frying plus
1 tablespoon oil, for the sauce
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
¼ cup minced onion
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 cups diced fresh pineapple (optional)
½ cup warm water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup flour

1
Mix the first 3 ingredients of the Marinade in a ziplock bag.
2
Add diced chicken and set aside for at least an hour.
3
This can also be done the night before.
4
Zest an orange, and add to a bowl.
5
Then add the orange juice from the orange as well as the rest of the ingredients.
6
The orange juice should be about 1/3 cup.
7
If less, subsidize the rest with vinegar.
8
If a little more that's ok.
9
Mix and set aside.
10
In a large pan, put oil for deep frying and set to medium-high heat (or 375 degrees).
11
Mix all batter ingredients, excluding the egg .
12
Break that in a separate bowl.
13
Coat the ,marinated chicken in egg, and then mix it all at once with the batter.
14
Your battered chicken is going to be a sticky mess.
15
At this point pour that extra cup of flour on a plate and take each individual piece and drop it in the flour so it has a dry surface to fry inches It makes the difference.
16
In small batches, drop the chicken in the pan and cook each small batch for 3-4 minutes (or until golden brown) and let cool on paper towels.
17
Set aside.
18
In a separate pan add 1 tbsp oil and bring to medium-high heat.
19
Fry ginger and garlic for about 10 seconds until fragrant.
20
Add minced onions and fry briefly until slightly soft.
21
Add rice vinegar and the pineapple if you are adding it.
22
Add the orange sauce mixture and bring it to a boil.
23
In a cup, combine warm water with corn starch and mix until dissolved.
24
Then add to the sauce mix.
25
Stir and heat until thickened, and serve over Basmati or your favorite rice.

872

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup lemon juice, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced, and more.

Yes, Uncle Sam's 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Uncle Sam's Orange Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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