How to Make Orange Chicken

This Orange Chicken is made with crispy fried chicken pieces coated in the most lip-smackingly tangy, sweet, and delicious orange chicken sauce. Way better than takeout, this incredible homemade orange chicken recipe takes just 40 minutes to make!

Orange Chicken

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What goes in Orange Chicken?

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Key Ingredients: 1. Orange Juice 2. Sugar 3. Vinegar 4. Soy Sauce 5. Fresh Garlic and Ginger 6. Red Chili Flakes or Hot Sauce 7. Cornstarch 8. Chicken Swipe up for the full list!

Whisk orange juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, cornstarch, and zest in a bowl. In a large bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, water, egg, salt, pepper, and baking soda. Toss chicken evenly in batter.

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How to Make Orange Chicken

Heat oil in deep frying skillet or Dutch oven to 3-4 inches depth.

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How to Make Orange Chicken

Fry chicken in batter, removing pieces one at a time, allowing excess to drip off. Fry for 5-6 minutes until crispy but pale. Place on a baking rack with a sheet pan to catch excess oil. Fry again in 2-3 batches at 325 degrees Fahrenheit until golden brown, crispy, and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.

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In a large wok, sauté garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, and orange sauce for 30 seconds. Reduce heat, simmer, and cook for 3-4 minutes until thickened and glossy.

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How to Make Orange Chicken

Coat cooked chicken in sauce, serve over rice, garnish with green onion and sesame seeds.

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