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Chinese Orange Chicken

Chinese Orange Chicken
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If you’re searching for a delightful and easy-to-make meal, this Chinese Orange Chicken recipe will surely impress your family and friends. Featuring tender, crispy chicken coated in a sweet and tangy orange sauce, it’s a dish that brings warmth and satisfaction with every bite. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, you’ll find that making restaurant-quality Chinese food at home is simpler than ever.

Ingredients

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  • 27 oz boneless skinless chicken breast (or thighs)
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup sugar (or alternative)
  • 3 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 8 cups vegetable oil (or other for frying the chicken)
  • 1 Tbsp soy sauce (or gluten-free tamari/coconut aminos)
  • 1 egg white
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or a GF all-purpose blend)
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 Tbsp orange zest
  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 Tbsp white vinegar (or white grape juice vinegar/rice vinegar)
  • 1/2 Tbsp sesame oil
  • 1/4 tsp chili flakes
  • 1/2 Tbsp vegetable oil (for pan-frying)
  • 0.2 oz ginger (about 2 tsp minced)

Instructions

  1. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, combine cornstarch, soy sauce, egg white, flour, salt, and baking powder to create the batter.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the battered chicken pieces until golden brown (5-6 minutes per batch), ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.
  3. For the sauce, mix orange juice, zest, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, sesame oil, cornstarch, chili flakes, garlic, and ginger in another bowl until smooth.
  4. After frying the chicken and draining excess oil from the skillet, pour in the sauce mixture. Stir constantly until it thickens.
  5. Toss the fried chicken back into the skillet with the sauce until well coated. Serve hot over rice or noodles.

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