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Homemade Orange Chicken

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Recreate your favorite Chinese takeout dish at home with this easy recipe for crispy, sweet, and tangy orange chicken.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup vegetable oil, for frying
  • 1 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch, mixed with 1 tablespoon water
  • Orange zest, for garnish
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a shallow dish, whisk together flour, 1/2 cup cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
  2. In another shallow dish, place the beaten eggs.
  3. Dip each chicken piece first into the egg, then dredge in the flour mixture, ensuring it’s fully coated.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  5. Fry chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per batch. Remove chicken and drain on paper towels.
  6. In a small saucepan, combine orange juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  7. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
  8. Return the fried chicken to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the orange sauce.
  9. Serve immediately, garnished with orange zest and sesame seeds.

Notes

  • For extra crispy chicken, double-fry the pieces. Fry once until lightly golden, remove, and let cool slightly. Then, fry again until deeply golden brown.
  • Adjust the sweetness and tanginess of the sauce to your preference by adding more brown sugar or rice vinegar.
  • You can substitute chicken breast for thighs, but thighs tend to stay more moist.

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Find it online: https://kingscook.com/orange-chicken-recipe/