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Crispy Orange Chicken Recipe Easy Homemade Takeout Dish

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A restaurant-quality crispy orange chicken recipe with a sweet and tangy glaze, perfect for recreating takeout at home.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 eggs, whisked
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1/2 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed or bottled)
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Vegetable or canola oil for frying
  • 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, cornstarch, and all-purpose flour until smooth to make the batter.
  3. Toss the chicken pieces in the batter until fully coated.
  4. Heat about 1 inch of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken pieces in batches for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden and crispy. Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
  5. In a small saucepan, combine orange juice, orange zest, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  6. Mix cornstarch with water to make a slurry. Stir it into the simmering glaze and cook for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
  7. Add the fried chicken to the skillet with the glaze and toss until fully coated.
  8. Sprinkle with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

[‘Keep the oil hot to ensure crispy chicken.’, ‘Fry the chicken in small batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.’, ‘Use freshly squeezed orange juice and zest for the best flavor.’, ‘You can make the glaze a day in advance and store it in the fridge.’]

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Keywords: crispy orange chicken, homemade takeout, Chinese recipe, easy dinner, quick meal, orange glaze, fried chicken

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