Orange Chicken

Orange chicken is an incredibly delicious dish that you can make at home! The crispy chicken and sticky orange sauce is a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors.

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Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 35

Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

For The Chicken

4 boneless chicken breasts - chopped to bite-size chunks
3 large eggs
⅓ cup cornstarch
⅓ cup all purpose flour
1 tsp salt
½ tsp ground black pepper
cooking oil for frying

For The Sauce

1 cup orange juice
½ cup honey
2 Tbsp white vinegar
2 Tbsp soy sauce
1 Tbsp orange zest
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp ginger powder
½ tsp paprika
¼ tsp red pepper flakes
½ Tbsp cornstarch

Instructions

Chop 4 boneless chicken breasts into bite-sized chunks. Zest the outside of 1 orange to get 1 Tbsp of orange zest. Juice 2-3 oranges (or use store bought orange juice).
In one bowl, beat 3 eggs. In a separate bowl, mix together the ⅓ cup cornstarch, ⅓ cup all purpose flour, 1 tsp salt and ½ tsp pepper.
Coat a handful of the chicken bites in the egg mixture, then toss with the flour/cornstarch mixture. Shake off any excess and place coated chicken on a plate. Repeat with the rest of the chicken until it's all coated.
Pour 2 to 3 inches of cooking oil into a heavy bottomed pot over medium high heat. Use a thermometer to check when it reaches 350°F.
Add the chicken in smaller batches and cook for 2-3 minutes, until it turns golden brown and crispy on the outside. Add the cooked chicken to a plate lined with paper towel. Repeat until all the chicken is cooked.
Mix together ½ Tbsp of cornstarch with 1 Tbsp of warm water.
In a medium saucepan, heat together the sauce ingredients: 1 cup orange juice, ½ cup honey, 2 Tbsp white vinegar, 2 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp orange zest, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp ginger powder, ½ tsp paprika, ¼ tsp red pepper flakes and ½ Tbsp cornstarch mixture from step 4. Gently stir until sauce has thickened. This will only take 2-3 minutes.
Add the cooked chicken bites to a large bowl. Pour the sauce overtop and mix together.
Add a pinch of red pepper flakes and chopped green onions if desired. Serve with rice and enjoy!

Recipe Notes:

This recipe can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days.
When ready to use, let thaw if frozen, then reheat in the microwave or on low in a frying pan. You can also reheat in the air fryer at 400°F. Cook until warmed through. It shouldn’t take more than 10 minutes. Toss them halfway through.

Nutrition Info

The nutritional information provided is an estimate and is per serving.

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