Orange Chicken Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Orange Sauce
Garnish
Method
Preparation of Chicken
- 1
Cut the Chicken
Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- 2
Coat with Cornstarch
Place the cornstarch in a bowl and coat the chicken pieces evenly. Shake off excess cornstarch.
Cooking the Chicken
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot.
- 4
Fry the Chicken
Carefully add the coated chicken pieces to the hot oil in batches. Fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Making the Orange Sauce
- 5
Combine Sauce Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together fresh orange juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes.
- 6
Thicken the Sauce
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until smooth. Add to the orange sauce mixture and stir well.
Finishing the Dish
- 7
Cook the Sauce
In the same skillet used for the chicken, pour in the orange sauce mixture. Cook over medium heat until it begins to simmer and thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
- 8
Combine Chicken with Sauce
Add the fried chicken back into the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat the chicken evenly in the orange sauce.
- 9
Garnish
Sprinkle with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.