Orange Chicken Recipe
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Orange Sauce
For Frying
To Garnish
Method
Marinate Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large bowl.
- 2
Mix Marinade
In a separate bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, cornstarch, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
- 3
Combine
Pour the marinade over the chicken pieces and stir to coat evenly. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Prepare Orange Sauce
- 4
Combine Ingredients
In a small saucepan, combine the orange juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Stir well.
- 5
Thicken Sauce
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water until smooth. Add this mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.
Cook Chicken
- 6
Heat Oil
In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- 7
Fry Chicken
Once the oil is hot, add the marinated chicken pieces in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Combine and Serve
- 8
Mix Chicken with Sauce
In a large bowl, toss the fried chicken pieces with the prepared orange sauce until well coated.
- 9
Garnish
Serve the orange chicken garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
