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Better-Than-Takeout Orange Chicken

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

🍗 Chicken
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Vegetable oil for frying
🍊 Orange Sauce
  • ¾ cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ¼ cup cold water
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
Garnish
  • Sliced green onions
  • Sesame seeds
  • Orange zest

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Pat the chicken dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Whisk the eggs in a large bowl and coat the chicken thoroughly.
  3. Place the cornstarch in another bowl and dredge each piece until evenly coated.
Fry the Chicken
  1. Heat about 1½ inches of vegetable oil to 350°F.
  2. Working in batches, fry the chicken for 4–6 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. Transfer to a wire rack.
Make the Orange Sauce
  1. In a bowl whisk together:
  2. Orange juice
  3. Orange zest
  4. Soy sauce
  5. Rice vinegar
  6. Brown sugar
  7. Honey
  8. Garlic
  9. Ginger
  10. Sesame oil
  11. Cornstarch
  12. Water
  13. Red pepper flakes
Cook the Sauce
  1. Pour the sauce into a large skillet.
  2. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
  3. Cook 3–5 minutes, stirring frequently until thick, glossy, and smooth.
Coat the Chicken
  1. Add the crispy chicken to the skillet.
  2. Toss until every piece is coated in the sticky orange glaze.
Garnish
  1. Top with:
  2. Sliced green onions
  3. Sesame seeds
  4. Fresh orange zest
  5. Serve immediately.