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Easy Orange Chicken

Easy Orange Chicken
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If you’re craving a dish that combines the comfort of home cooking with the vibrant flavors of your favorite takeout, Easy Orange Chicken is the perfect solution. This recipe features crispy chicken pieces enveloped in a delightful sweet-tangy orange sauce, making it a hit for busy weeknights or gatherings with friends and family. With its quick preparation time and simple ingredients, this dish offers a satisfying meal without the hassle. Whether served over rice, noodles, or wrapped up in a tortilla, Easy Orange Chicken will surely impress even the pickiest eaters at your table.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs (beaten)
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Zest of 1 orange

Instructions

  1. In a shallow bowl, mix cornstarch and flour. Coat each chicken piece in the mixture, dip into beaten eggs, then coat again in cornstarch mixture.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry coated chicken pieces until golden brown and crispy (about 5 minutes per side). Transfer to paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  3. In a saucepan, combine orange juice, soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic powder. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  4. Stir in a cornstarch-water mixture and orange zest until the sauce thickens (about 2-3 minutes).
  5. Toss fried chicken in the sauce until evenly coated and serve hot over steamed rice.

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