Orange Chicken recipe

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How to prepare Orange Chicken

Ingredients for the chicken:

• > 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• > 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• > 1/4 cup cornstarch
• > 1/2 teaspoon salt
• > 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• > 2 eggs, beaten
• > Vegetable oil for frying

Ingredients for the sauce:

• > 1/2 cup orange juice
• > 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• > 1/4 cup chicken broth
• > 3 tablespoons honey
• > 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• > 1 tablespoon orange zest
• > 2 cloves garlic, minced
• > 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• > 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• > 2 tablespoons water
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Instructions:

1. 1. In a shallow dish, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper.
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3. 2. Dip the chicken pieces into the beaten eggs, then dredge them in the flour mixture, coating them evenly. Shake off any excess flour.
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5. 3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or deep fryer to about 350°F (175°C).
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7. 4. Working in batches, carefully place the coated chicken pieces into the hot oil and fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-6 minutes. Remove the chicken with a slotted spoon and transfer it to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Repeat until all the chicken pieces are fried.
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9. 5. In a medium saucepan, combine the orange juice, soy sauce, chicken broth, honey, rice vinegar, orange zest, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
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11. 6. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Gradually add the slurry to the simmering sauce, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens. Continue cooking for an additional minute.
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13. 7. Add the fried chicken pieces to the sauce and toss to coat them evenly.
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15. 8. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
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17. 9. Remove from heat and let the chicken rest for a few minutes to absorb the sauce.
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19. 10. Serve the Orange Chicken over steamed rice and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
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21. 11. Enjoy your delicious homemade Orange Chicken!

This recipe yields crispy and flavorful chicken coated in a tangy and sweet orange sauce. Feel free to adjust the sweetness or add a touch of spice to the sauce according to your preference. Enjoy your meal!