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Orange Chicken Recipe

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This Orange Chicken recipe delivers crispy, tender chicken coated in a sweet and tangy homemade orange sauce. It’s a family-friendly favorite that’s better than takeout!

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil, for frying
  • For the Orange Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the chicken pieces, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
  2. In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
  3. Carefully add the chicken to the hot oil in a single layer, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken with a slotted spoon and place on a wire rack to drain excess oil.
  4. In a separate saucepan, whisk together the orange juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, honey, cornstarch, orange zest, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes (if using).
  5. Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Add the fried chicken to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
  7. Serve immediately over rice and garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions, if desired.

Notes

For extra crispy chicken, you can double-fry it! After the first fry, let the chicken rest for a few minutes, then fry it again for 1-2 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

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