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Hot Orange Chicken

Savory Hot Orange Chicken with a Sweet & Spicy Twist

This Hot Orange Chicken recipe is a crispy, sweet and tangy takeout classic that you can customize to your taste.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs Juicy texture
  • 1 cup Cornstarch For crunchy coating
  • 3 cups High Smoke Point Oil Vegetable or canola oil
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce Low-sodium varieties can be used
  • 1/4 cup Rice Vinegar Apple cider vinegar as substitute
  • 1/2 cup Orange Juice Fresh preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest For vibrant flavor
  • 1/4 cup Sugar Can substitute with honey or maple syrup
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger Grated or powdered
For Garnish
  • 2 stalks Green Onions Finely sliced, optional but recommended

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, along with dried chili peppers and red pepper flakes to taste. Set aside.
  2. Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. Dredge in cornstarch for an even coating.
  3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken pieces in batches until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess oil on paper towels.
  4. Lower heat in the skillet, add the prepared orange sauce and simmer for 1-2 minutes. Toss in the fried chicken until coated.
  5. Transfer Hot Orange Chicken to a serving dish and garnish with green onions. Serve over rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure oil is pre-heated to 350°F (175°C) for optimal frying. Adjust spice levels to preference.

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