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Easy Orange Chicken

Crispy pan-fried chicken tossed in a sweet and tangy homemade orange sauce made with real citrus.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main
Cuisine: Chinese-American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken cut into bite-size pieces
  • 0.5 cup cornstarch
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • salt and pepper to taste
Orange Sauce
  • 0.75 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 tbsp orange zest
  • 0.33 cup sugar
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1.5 tbsp cornstarch mixed with water

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  2. Dip chicken into eggs, then coat with cornstarch and flour mixture.
  3. Pan-fry chicken in hot oil until golden and crispy. Set aside.
  4. Whisk all orange sauce ingredients in a saucepan and simmer.
  5. Add cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened.
  6. Toss crispy chicken in sauce until evenly coated.

Notes

Serve immediately for best texture. Adjust sweetness to taste.