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Orange Chicken

Crispy Orange Chicken: The Best Homemade Delight

Enjoy a flavorful adventure with this easy recipe for orange chicken, boasting a crispy texture and zesty sauce that'll impress everyone.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Easy Dinners
Cuisine American, Chinese
Servings 4 servings
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • skillet
  • meat mallet
  • wire rack

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Coating

  • 1 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts or thighs for juiciness
  • 2 Eggs or flaxseed mixture for a vegan alternative
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour like almond flour
  • ½ cup Corn Starch or Arrowroot Powder
  • to taste Salt and Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger or fresh ginger for better flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika smoked paprika for enhanced taste
  • ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper adjust for spice tolerance

For the Orange Sauce

  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic fresh for best flavor
  • ½ cup Fresh Orange Juice or tangerine juice for sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest for maximum freshness
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Wine Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon Chili Flakes adjust for spice tolerance

For Frying

  • ¼ cup Peanut Oil or vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup Canola Oil

Instructions
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

  • Pound the chicken breasts to ½ inch thickness and season with salt and pepper.
  • In a bowl, mix flour, ginger, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper for dredge.
  • Whisk eggs with water for egg wash.
  • Coat chicken with flour, dip in egg wash, then coat again.
  • Heat oil in a skillet to cover the bottom.
  • Fry chicken for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  • Sauté minced garlic, then add juice, zest, honey, vinegar, salt, and chili flakes. Simmer.
  • Mix cornstarch slurry into the sauce, dip chicken in to coat, and serve immediately.

Notes

Maintain oil temperature for perfect frying. Double coat for extra crunch. Use fresh ingredients for best flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg
Keyword comfort food, Crispy Chicken, Double Crunch Chicken, Easy Dinner, Homemade Orange Chicken, Orange Chicken
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