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Easy Orange Chicken

Crispy chicken bites tossed in a sweet, tangy homemade orange sauce that tastes even better than takeout.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese-American
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Deep frying pan or pot
  • Saucepan
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
  2. Dip chicken into beaten eggs, then dredge in a mixture of cornstarch and flour.
  3. Heat oil to 350°F and fry chicken in batches until golden and cooked through.
  4. Drain fried chicken on a wire rack or paper towels.
  5. In a saucepan, combine orange juice, zest, soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
  6. Bring sauce to a simmer, then stir in cornstarch mixed with water to thicken.
  7. Cook until sauce is glossy and thick.
  8. Toss crispy chicken with warm orange sauce and serve immediately.

Notes

For extra crispiness, double fry the chicken before tossing with sauce.