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Orange Chicken


  • Author: Luna
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)

For the Orange Sauce:

  • 1 cup fresh orange juice (from about 3 oranges)
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • ¼ cup honey (or brown sugar)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (mixed with 2 tablespoons water)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil (for extra flavor)

For Garnish:

  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions

Instructions

Step 1: Coat the Chicken

  1. In a bowl, mix cornstarch, flour, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs with ¼ cup water.
  3. Dip each chicken piece into the egg mixture, then coat in the cornstarch-flour mixture. Shake off excess.

Step 2: Fry the Chicken

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
  2. Fry the chicken in batches for 4-5 minutes per batch, until golden and crispy.
  3. Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

Step 3: Make the Orange Sauce

  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, add orange juice, orange zest, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
  2. Bring to a gentle simmer, then stir in the cornstarch slurry (cornstarch mixed with water).
  3. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring continuously, until the sauce thickens.

Step 4: Toss the Chicken in the Sauce

  1. Reduce heat to low and add the fried chicken pieces to the sauce.
  2. Toss until fully coated and glossy.

Step 5: Garnish and Serve

  1. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
  2. Serve immediately with steamed rice, noodles, or stir-fried veggies.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Fat: 16g
  • Carbohydrates: 52g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 32g