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Orange Chicken

A delicious homemade orange chicken with stir-fry veggies, crispy-battered chicken coated in a tangy orange sauce, served with rice.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 pounds boneless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 0.75 cup chicken broth
  • 0.75 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1.5 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
  • 6 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce gluten free if needed
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar dark or light
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 3 cups peanut or canola oil
  • 3 tablespoons oil
  • 1 large head broccoli cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 pieces bell peppers chopped
  • 0.5 red onion thinly sliced
  • hot cooked rice for serving
  • garnish thinly sliced green onion and sesame seeds

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Place the cut pieces of chicken in a large sealable bag or bowl.
  2. In a medium bowl, add the broth, orange juice, zest, vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and cayenne pepper. Whisk to combine.
  3. Measure out 3/4 cup of the orange juice mixture, and pour it over the chicken. Stir to combine. Marinate for 30 minutes.
  4. Place the rest of the orange juice mixture in a small saucepan.
  5. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and cold water. Whisk until smooth; add to the saucepan with the orange mixture, and heat over medium-high heat.
  6. Bring to a simmer, cook for 3 minutes until thickened.
  7. Remove sauce from heat, prepare to fry chicken.
  8. Preheat oil to 350°F in a large skillet or deep fryer.
  9. Beat eggs until foamy; place cornstarch in shallow dish.
  10. Dip chicken pieces in eggs, then coat with cornstarch. Fry until golden, about 5-6 minutes.
  11. Drain fried chicken on paper towels. Cook vegetables in oil until tender-crisp.
  12. Pour sauce over chicken and veggies, toss to coat.
  13. Serve over hot cooked rice, garnish with green onion and sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

Enjoy this flavorful, crispy orange chicken with nutritious stir-fry vegetables.