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orange chicken

Sweet and Spicy Orange Chicken

A delicious homemade orange chicken with a perfect blend of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors, quick to prepare and perfect for dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 2-inch cubes
  • 0.75 cups cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh ginger or 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 5.5 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 0.5 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 0.5 cups fresh orange juice
  • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying
  • 2 dried red chilis optional
  • sliced green onions for garnish
  • sesame seeds for garnish

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Toss chicken and cornstarch in a large bowl until fully coated.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk ginger, garlic, brown sugar, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and orange juice until combined.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Fry chicken for 2-3 minutes until crispy and golden.
  4. Pour sauce into the pan, add dried chilis if using, and stir until chicken is coated. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

Enjoy this flavorful homemade orange chicken with steamed rice or your favorite side!
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