Orange Chicken Recipe

Homemade orange chicken: crispy, tangy, and sticky-sweet. Skip the takeout and
savor the flavors of Chinese-American cuisine with this easy-to-make recipe in
under an hour. Satisfaction guaranteed!

Servings: 4 people

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Prep Time:
15 minutes

Cook Time:
20 minutes

Total Time:
35 minutes

Course:

Main Course

Cuisine:

American

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Orange Chicken Recipe

Instructions

1 Crack the eggs into a shallow dish and whisk until thoroughly mixed. In a
separate shallow dish, combine the flour and 1/2 cup cornstarch, seasoning
generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Dip each piece of chicken
into the beaten eggs, ensuring it’s fully coated, then dredge in the flour
mixture, shaking off any excess.
2 In a large, deep skillet, pour enough canola oil to reach a depth of 1/4 inch.
Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers and a small piece of
chicken sizzles when added. Fry the chicken in batches, ensuring not to
overcrowd the skillet, until each piece is golden brown and crispy,
approximately 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate lined with
paper towels to drain excess oil.
3 In a medium-sized saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of canola oil over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped garlic, ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes, cooking
until the mixture becomes aromatic, about 2 minutes. Pour in the fresh orange
juice, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown
sugar, and lemon juice, whisking to combine. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
4 In a small bowl, mix the remaining 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons
of water to create a slurry. Gradually whisk this slurry into the simmering
sauce, allowing it to thicken. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until
the sauce achieves a syrupy consistency, about 5 minutes.
5 Arrange the fried chicken pieces on a serving platter. Pour the thickened orange
sauce over the chicken, tossing gently to ensure each piece is well-coated.
Garnish with the thinly sliced scallions. Serve the orange chicken over a bed of
cooked white rice for a complete and satisfying meal.

Orange Chicken Recipe

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