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Orange Chicken

This delicious orange chicken recipe is easy to make. The tangy sauce brings out the chicken flavor and you can have dinner on the table in about 30 minutes.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Dinner, Easy meal, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 123kcal
Author: Raquel Pineira

Ingredients

For Chicken

  • 4 1 ½ - 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Oil for frying

For Orange Chicken Sauce

  • 2 teaspoons orange zest
  • 1 cup fresh orange juice or store bought
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes more if you like it spicy
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions

Prepare Orange Chicken Sauce Recipe

  • In a medium saucepan, add all ingredients for sauce EXCEPT water and cornstarch
  • Stir and heat over medium
  • In a small bowl or jar with a lid, whisk together the water and cornstarch to make a slurry.
  • Slowly drizzle into sauce whisking constantly until sauce begins to thicken
  • Cook for 4-5 minutes over medium-high heat or until sauce is to desired consistency
  • Remove sauce mixture from heat.

Prepare Chicken

  • Trim chicken and cut into large chunks
  • In a shallow bowl or dish, whisk eggs
  • In another bowl or dish, whisk together flour, cornstarch, salt and pepper
  • Dip chicken in egg mixture and then in flour mixture, place on baking sheet until oil is hot
  • Heat oil in large skillet to 350 degrees F
  • Line large baking sheet with paper towels.
  • Working in small batches, cook chicken 2-3 minutes or until golden brown
  • Remove from oil and place on prepared baking sheet
  • Repeat with the rest of the chicken
  • Toss chicken with sauce
  • Serve immediately with rice, green onions, and sesame seeds if desired

Notes

Start pre-heating your skillet before you start flouring the chicken to save time.
Patting your chicken down with a paper towel will help the eggs to stick.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 726mg | Potassium: 46mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg