Orange Chicken Recipe
Lightly breaded chicken in a savory, tangy orange sauce served with steamed white rice*
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt and pepper.
- 2
Bread the Chicken
Set up a breading station with three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten egg, and one with panko breadcrumbs. Dredge each piece of chicken in flour, dip in egg, and coat with panko.
- 3
Fry the Chicken
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the breaded chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 4
Make the Sauce
In a separate saucepan, combine orange juice, soy sauce, sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Bring to a boil.
- 5
Thicken the Sauce
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Stir into the boiling sauce and cook until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
- 6
Combine Chicken and Sauce
Add the fried chicken to the sauce, tossing to coat well.
- 7
Serve
Serve the orange chicken over steamed white rice.
