Chinese Take-Out: Orange Chicken

May 20, 2023May 20, 20230 0
Chinese Take-Out: Orange Chicken Recipe
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts ( cubed to 1-inch )
1 cup cornstarch
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
2 eggs , lightly beaten
1 cup vegetable oil
sesame seeds ( optional )
1 -2 scallion , sliced ( optional )
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 -3 garlic cloves , minced
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 teaspoon thai hot sauce ( Sriracha , to taste )
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
635
Sugar
33g
Fat
32g
Chinese Take-Out: Orange Chicken is a popular Americanized dish that is inspired by Chinese cuisine. This dish features crispy chunks of chicken that are coated in a sweet and tangy orange sauce. The dish is often garnished with sesame seeds and scallions, and it is served with rice. This recipe allows you to make this dish at home and modify the ingredients to suit your tastes. This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or for entertaining guests. The flavors of this dish are complex and delicious, making it a crowd-pleaser.

Instructions

1.In a shallow dish combine 1 cup cornstarch and 2 tablespoons cornstarch.
2.Dip chicken in the egg mixture, then coat chicken in cornstarch mixture.
3.Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and cook chicken until golden brown.
4.Remove chicken from saucepan and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
5.In a saucepan over medium heat combine chicken broth, orange juice, granulated sugar, white vinegar, soy sauce, minced garlic, orange zest, Thai hot sauce, ginger, and white pepper.
6.Cook while stirring occasionally until the mixture thickens and bubbles.
7.Pour the sauce over chicken, stir to combine, and garnish with sesame seeds and scallions. Serve with rice, if desired.

PROS

Orange Chicken is a popular Chinese dish that is easy to make and tastes great.
The sauce is sweet and tangy, and the chicken is crispy and juicy.

This dish can be customized to suit individual tastes by adjusting the amount of spice or sweetness.

CONS

Orange Chicken is often deep-fried, which makes it high in calories and fat.
This dish may not be suitable for those on a low-fat diet.

The heavy use of soy sauce in this recipe may make it high in sodium.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Orange Chicken is not particularly healthy, it does contain protein from the chicken. The orange juice and zest in the sauce provide vitamin C and antioxidants.

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