Orange Chicken Recipe
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Ingredients
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Chicken
Orange Sauce
Garnish
Method
Chicken Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Cut the boneless chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
- 2
Season and Coat
In a bowl, mix the cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. Toss the chicken pieces in the cornstarch mixture until they are well coated.
Frying
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a large frying pan or wok, heat the oil over medium-high heat until hot.
- 4
Fry the Chicken
Carefully add the coated chicken pieces to the hot oil in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 5-7 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken and drain on paper towels.
Sauce Preparation
- 5
Mix the Sauce Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the orange juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, minced garlic, minced ginger, and red pepper flakes.
- 6
Thicken the Sauce
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Add this to the orange sauce mixture and stir well.
Combine and Serve
- 7
Cook the Sauce
In the same pan used to fry the chicken, pour in the orange sauce mixture and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- 8
Add Chicken to Sauce
Once the sauce begins to thicken, add the fried chicken back into the pan. Toss to coat the chicken evenly with the sauce.
- 9
Garnish and Serve
Serve the orange chicken hot, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.