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Irresistible Savory Chinese Orange Chicken

Irresistible Savory Chinese Orange Chicken Made Easy at Home

Enjoy this Irresistible Savory Chinese Orange Chicken, a delightful blend of crispy chicken wrapped in a sweet-tangy orange glaze.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts or tofu or shrimp as alternatives
For the Sauce
  • 4 cloves Fresh Garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce preferably low-sodium
  • 1/2 cup Orange Juice freshly squeezed is ideal
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar honey can be used as a substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar apple cider vinegar can be used if needed
For the Coating
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch essential for crispiness

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Dish

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat the Oven: Begin by setting your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare your baking dish with a spray of nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Prepare Chicken: Cut the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces, then season generously with salt and pepper.
  3. Coat Chicken: In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and cornstarch. Dredge your seasoned chicken pieces in this mixture.
  4. Sauté Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the coated chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. Make Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, orange juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and ginger.
  6. Combine and Simmer: Pour the sauce over the crispy chicken in the skillet and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
  7. Serve: Plate your orange chicken, drizzling extra sauce over the top and pairing it with steamed rice or noodles.

Notes

Best served immediately for crispy texture and optimal flavor.