Orange Chicken Recipe
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Orange Sauce
For Frying
Garnish
Method
Preparing the Chicken
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a large bowl, combine the boneless, skinless chicken thighs with soy sauce, cornstarch, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Mix well until the chicken is fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Making the Orange Sauce
- 2
Prepare the Sauce
In a small saucepan, combine fresh orange juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Heat over medium heat until the mixture begins to simmer.
- 3
Thicken the Sauce
In a separate small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth. Gradually add this mixture to the simmering sauce, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.
Frying the Chicken
- 4
- 5
Fry the Chicken
Carefully add the marinated chicken pieces to the hot oil in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for about 5-6 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Use a slotted spoon to remove the chicken and drain on paper towels.
Combining and Serving
- 6
Combine Chicken and Sauce
In a large bowl, toss the fried chicken with the prepared orange sauce until well coated.
- 7
Garnish and Serve
Transfer the orange chicken to a serving platter. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot over rice or noodles.