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Crispy Orange Chicken

A delightful dish that combines sweet, tangy, and savory flavors with a crispy texture and luscious orange sauce.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese-American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for frying)
  • Green onions, sliced (for garnish)
  • Sesame seeds (for garnish)

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • medium saucepan
  • large bowl
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

  1. Marinate the chicken pieces with salt and pepper for 15-30 minutes.
  2. Prepare the breading by mixing flour, salt, and pepper in one bowl, and beating eggs in another bowl.
  3. Dredge marinated chicken in flour, dip in eggs, and coat with panko breadcrumbs.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry chicken pieces for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. Prepare the orange sauce by combining orange juice, sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, cornstarch, garlic, and ginger in a saucepan and cook until thickened.
  6. Toss the fried chicken pieces with the orange sauce until well coated and serve immediately garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcalProtein: 28gSodium: 800mg

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