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Zesty Chinese Orange Chicken Recipe

Zesty Chinese Orange Chicken Recipe
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Enjoy the bold flavors of Zesty Chinese Orange Chicken with this easy-to-follow recipe. Crispy, golden fried chicken coated in a sweet and tangy orange sauce, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds. Perfect for a delicious homemade takeout experience!

Ingredients

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Chicken:

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Orange Sauce:

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/2 cup orange juice (preferably fresh)
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry)
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest

Garnish:

  • Sliced green onions and sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Mix cornstarch, flour, salt, and pepper. Dip chicken in beaten eggs, then coat with flour mixture. Fry in hot oil until golden and crispy.
  2. Make the Orange Sauce: Sauté garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Add orange juice, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar. Thicken with cornstarch slurry. Stir in orange zest.
  3. Combine Chicken and Sauce: Toss fried chicken with orange sauce until coated. Heat through. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
  4. Serve: Enjoy hot with rice or vegetables.

Notes

  • For a lighter version, bake or air-fry the chicken instead of deep-frying.
  • You can adjust sweetness or spice level to taste.
  • Use freshly squeezed orange juice and zest for best flavor.

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