Orange Chicken Recipe
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Orange Sauce
For Frying
Method
Marinating the Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, cornstarch, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Mix well to create a marinade.
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and add them to the marinade. Ensure all pieces are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Making the Orange Sauce
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine orange juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- 4
Thicken the Sauce
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth. Pour this mixture into the saucepan and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens. Set aside.
Frying the Chicken
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a large frying pan or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot.
- 6
Fry the Chicken
Carefully add the marinated chicken pieces to the hot oil in batches. Fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 7
Combine Chicken and Sauce
In a large bowl, toss the fried chicken pieces with the prepared orange sauce until evenly coated.
- 8
Garnish and Serve
Transfer the orange chicken to a serving dish, sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve hot.