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Easy Orange Chicken

Easy Orange Chicken: Crispy Goodness Ready in 40 Minutes

Enjoy this Easy Orange Chicken recipe, combining crispy chicken pieces with a tangy orange sauce, ready in just 40 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Chicken Breasts Boneless and skinless
  • to taste Salt and Pepper For seasoning
  • 1/2 cup Cornstarch For coating
  • 1 large Egg Beaten
  • 1/2 cup Corn Flour Can substitute with all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups Vegetable Oil For frying
For the Orange Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Orange Juice Freshly squeezed preferred
  • zest of 1/2 Orange Use a microplane for zesting
  • 1/4 cup Honey Can substitute with maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Use tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar Can substitute with apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Grated and fresh
  • 1 tablespoon Red Pepper Paste/Sambal Olek Adjust to taste for heat
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions Sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds Optional

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • Whisk
  • bowl
  • slotted spoon
  • Pot

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Easy Orange Chicken
  1. Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Coat chicken pieces in cornstarch, shaking off excess.
  3. Whisk the egg in a separate bowl, dip chicken in egg wash, then dredge in corn flour.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a pan until 350°F, fry chicken until golden brown, then drain on paper towels.
  5. Combine orange juice, zest, honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and rice vinegar in a pot, heat until simmering.
  6. Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry, add to sauce, stirring until thickened.
  7. Toss the fried chicken in the sauce until coated.
  8. Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Serve hot for the best experience and maintain crunchiness.

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