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Authentic Original Chinese Spicy Orange Chicken

Orange Chicken is a flavorful, tangy, and sweet Chinese-American dish. The chicken is deep-fried until crispy and then topped with a delicious orange sauce. It's a delightful dish that's sure to impress your family and friends during dinner.

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Ingredients

number of servings
4
  • 112 Pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into one inch pieces Added to
  • salt and pepper to taste Added to
  • 12 Cup maize starch Added to
  • 2 large eggs, beaten Added to
  • 14 Cup vegetable oil Added to
  • 0.3 Cup orange juice Added to
  • 0.3 Cup sugar Added to
  • 14 Cup vinegar Added to
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Added to
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce Added to
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange zest Added to
  • 2 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in one tablespoon water Added to
  • 2 green onions, sliced Added to
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Directions

45 min.
1. Step

Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then coat the chicken pieces with cornstarch. Dip each piece into the beaten eggs.

2. Step

Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the coated chicken pieces and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken and set it aside.

3. Step

In the same pan, add the orange juice, sugar, vinegar, garlic, soy sauce, and orange zest. Bring the mixture to a boil.

4. Step

Stir in the cornstarch dissolved in water, cook until the sauce has thickened, about 2-3 minutes.

5. Step

Return the chicken to the pan and stir until all the chicken pieces are evenly coated with the orange sauce.

6. Step

Garnish with the sliced green onions before serving. Enjoy your orange chicken with steamed rice.

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