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orange chicken

A flavorful homemade orange chicken with crispy pieces and a tangy orange sauce that rivals takeout!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 0.5 cup soy sauce
  • 0.25 cup orange juice
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 Tbsp orange zest
  • 0.1 cup cornstarch
  • 2 large eggs

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
  2. In a bowl, whisk eggs and set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine cornstarch and a pinch of salt.
  4. Dip chicken pieces into the egg mixture, then coat with cornstarch mixture.
  5. Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat.
  6. Fry chicken pieces in batches for about 5-6 minutes until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
  7. While frying, combine orange juice, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, and orange zest in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer.
  8. Simmer for 5 minutes, then thicken the sauce with a cornstarch slurry.
  9. Add fried chicken to the sauce, toss to coat evenly, and serve hot.

Notes

This homemade orange chicken is crispy, tangy, and perfect for a quick dinner.