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Sweet Orange Chicken

A delicious and easy sweet orange chicken recipe with crispy chicken pieces coated in a tangy orange sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 0.75 cup cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 5.5 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 0.5 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 0.5 cup fresh orange juice
  • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • dried red chilis (optional)
  • sliced green onions (for garnish)
  • sesame seeds (for garnish)

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Toss the chicken and cornstarch in a large bowl until the chicken is completely coated.
  2. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk the ginger, garlic, brown sugar, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and orange juice until well combined. Set aside.
  3. Shake any excess cornstarch off the chicken. Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and fry for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until crispy and golden.
  4. Pour the sauce into the pan and add the dried chilis if using. Stir well until the chicken is coated. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes until sauce thickens.
  5. Remove from heat. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. 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

This sweet orange chicken is perfect for a quick dinner and packed with flavor.
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