Chinese Orange Chicken PT50M https://img4.recipesrun.com/201907/2019/0813/69/d/983168/300x200x90.jpg Chinese orange chicken made with crispy fried chicken covered in an authentic orange sauce. The ultimate Chinese orange chicken recipe which is way better than take-off. My kids are always begging me to take them to grab Chinese food. They are obsessed with orange chicken but I am never really sure what’s in it….especially if they get it from a drive-thru. I wanted to create a version at home, made from scratch, with only ingredients I can pronounce. It still has the same incredible flavor they love. It’s a win-win in our home. This is the perfect time of year to whip up orange and lemon dishes especially this Chinese Orange Chicken. 4 servings Ingredients: 1/4 tsp. White pepper 1/4 tsp. Ground ginger 1 tsp. Sriracha, or more, to taste 1 tbsp. Orange zest 2 cloves Garlic, minced 1/4 cup Soy sauce 1/3 cup Distilled white vinegar 1/2 cup Sugar 1/2 cup Freshly squeezed orange juice 1 cup Chicken broth 1 Green onion, thinly sliced 1/2 tsp. Sesame seeds 1 cup Vegetable oil 2 Large eggs, beaten 1 cup Cornstarch, divided 1 1/2 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks

Chinese Orange Chicken

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( By jiafei )

Chinese orange chicken made with crispy fried chicken covered in an authentic orange sauce. The ultimate Chinese orange chicken recipe which is way better than take-off. My kids are always begging me to take them to grab Chinese food. They are obsessed with orange chicken but I am never really sure what’s in it….especially if they get it from a drive-thru. I wanted to create a version at home, made from scratch, with only ingredients I can pronounce. It still has the same incredible flavor they love. It’s a win-win in our home. This is the perfect time of year to whip up orange and lemon dishes especially this Chinese Orange Chicken.

01 Information

Grade easy
Serving 4 servings
Calorie 661 Kcal
Prep Time 40 Mins
Cook Time 10 Mins
Total Time 50 Mins

02 Ingredients

Marinade
- 1/4 tsp. White pepper
- 1/4 tsp. Ground ginger
- 1 tsp. Sriracha, or more, to taste
- 1 tbsp. Orange zest
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup Soy sauce
- 1/3 cup Distilled white vinegar
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1/2 cup Freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 1 Green onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 tsp. Sesame seeds
- 1 cup Vegetable oil
- 2 Large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup Cornstarch, divided
- 1 1/2 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks

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03 Method

Step 1

To make the marinade, whisk together chicken broth, orange juice, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, orange zest, Sriracha, ginger and white pepper in a large bowl.
Step 2

In a large bowl, combine chicken and 2/3 cup of the marinade; marinate for at least 30 minutes, turning the bag occasionally. Drain the chicken from the marinade, discarding the marinade.
Step 3

Heat remaining marinade in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil and stir in 2 tablespoons cornstarch combined with 2 tablespoons water. Cook, stirring frequently, until thickened about 1-2 minutes; keep warm.
Step 4

Working one at a time, dip the chicken into the eggs, then dredge in remaining 1 cup cornstarch, pressing to coat.
Step 5

Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan. Working in batches, add chicken and fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; discard excess oil.
Step 6

Serve chicken immediately, tossed or drizzled with the marinade, garnished with sesame seeds and green onion, if desired.

04 Author

jiafei

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Chinese Orange Chicken

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