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Quick & Easy Orange Chicken

A comforting dish that combines crispy chicken with a sweet and tangy orange sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb skinless boneless chicken thighs
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch or potato starch
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil or any neutral oil
  • 1 cup orange juice freshly-squeezed, pulp removed
  • 2 tbsp white vinegar or rice vinegar / apple cider vinegar
  • 6 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or light soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 tsp ginger powder or grated ginger
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch or potato starch / tapioca starch
  • 1/2 tsp red chili flakes optional
  • 1/2 green onion finely chopped optional garnish
  • 1 tbsp orange zest grated, optional garnish
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds toasted, optional garnish

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, combine all of the sauce ingredients and mix well.
  2. Dice the chicken thighs into approximately 1.5-inch cubes.
  3. Transfer diced chicken into a large mixing bowl and add cornstarch. Toss until evenly coated.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Fry the coated chicken in small batches until golden brown and crispy, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  5. Remove the fried chicken from the pan and drain on a wire rack or paper towels.
  6. In the same pan, pour in the prepared sauce and simmer for about one minute until it thickens slightly.
  7. Add the fried chicken back into the pan with the sauce and toss until well-coated.
  8. Garnish with orange zest, toasted sesame seeds, and finely chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g

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