Orange Chicken
Orange Chicken is an all time favorite, an American Chinese dish, the whole family will love. A simple and easy recipe to make, with an orange citrus sweet taste. With this orange recipe sauce you can use different type of meat: pork, beef, fish and of course it will always be delicious. Try it and see..
INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 1 1⁄4
- 1 - 1 1⁄2cup flour
- 1
- salt and pepper
- 1cup vegetable oil
- 1⁄2cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1tablespoon grated orange zest
- 2tablespoons soy sauce
- 1⁄4
- 1cup brown sugar
- 1 - 1 1⁄2cup water
- 1⁄2
- 1⁄2
- 1⁄4teaspoon pepper
- 1⁄4
- 2tablespoons cornstarch
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DIRECTIONS
- combine salt, ground pepper and then flour. Dip the chicken into the eggs, then dredge in flour mix. (I double coated mine) Let sit for 15 minutes.
- whisk orange juice, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, orange zest, ginger and pepper in a large bowl. (optional 1 teaspoon sriracha for taste)
- Heat in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil and stir in 2 tablespoons cornstarch combined with water. Cook, stirring frequently, until thickened about 1-2 minutes; keep warm.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan. Working in batches, add chicken and fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; discard excess oil.
- Serve chicken immediately, tossed or drizzled with the marinade, garnished green onion.
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