Easy Orange Chicken (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken Breading
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Vegetable oil for frying
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, chopped into small chunks
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A pinch of salt, to bring out flavor
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1/3 cup of plain flour
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3 fresh, large eggs
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1/3 cup of cornstarch
→ Citrus Sauce
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2 tablespoons of either rice vinegar or white vinegar
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1/2 teaspoon of crushed red chili flakes
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1 tablespoon of cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons of water
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Zested peel of 1 whole orange
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1/2 cup of regular white sugar
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1 cup of freshly squeezed orange juice
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2 tablespoons of soy sauce
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2 minced cloves of garlic or a small pinch of garlic powder
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1/4 teaspoon ground ginger spice
→ Final Touches
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Finely sliced green onions
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Extra orange zest for a fresh look
# Instructions:
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In a medium saucepan, stir together orange juice, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, garlic, and chili flakes. Bring it to a light simmer and let it bubble for about 3 minutes to enhance the flavors.
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In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water until it’s smooth. Slowly pour it into the simmering sauce, stirring constantly. Cook this for roughly 5 minutes until it turns shiny and thick. Toss in the orange zest, then take it off the heat.
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In one shallow bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth. In another shallow dish, combine flour, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt.
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One by one, dip the chicken chunks into the beaten egg, followed by a thorough coating with the flour mixture. Lay them aside on a clean plate.
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Pour oil into a heavy pot, deep enough to submerge chicken pieces, and heat to 350°F. Fry the chicken in portions, flipping occasionally, for 2 to 3 minutes until they’re golden and crispy. Drain excess oil on a plate lined with paper towels.
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Coat the fried chicken in the warm citrus sauce. Sprinkle with green onions and fresh orange zest on top. Serve hot, and don’t forget extra sauce to pour over steamed rice if you’d like.
# Notes:
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Bring bold, bright flavors of sweet orange and crispy chicken to life in your kitchen with this simple dish.
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The leftover sauce tastes great drizzled over veggies or rice later!