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Crispy Orange Chicken

A delightful dish combining tender chicken with a sweet and tangy orange sauce, featuring a crispy coating for a satisfying crunch.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese-American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
Orange Sauce
  • 1 cup orange juice freshly squeezed if possible
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Saucepan
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and mix flour, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Dredge chicken in the flour mixture.
  2. In a saucepan, combine orange juice, sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Simmer and thicken with cornstarch mixed with water.
  3. Coat chicken pieces in beaten eggs and then roll in panko breadcrumbs. Set aside.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet and fry chicken in batches for 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
  5. Toss fried chicken with orange sauce until well coated and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalProtein: 25gSodium: 800mg

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