How to Make Orange Chicken
Orange chicken is a favorite dish for Chinese and Asian food lovers. It usually consists of battered and fried chicken in a thick orange sauce. It's served with rice. You don't have to go to a Chinese restaurant to order orange chicken though; you can make it right at home. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 tsp. salt
- White pepper
- Oil (for frying)
- 1/2 cup cornstarch, plus
- 1 tbsp. cornstarch
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 tbsp. gingeroot, minced
- 1 tsp. garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp. crushed hot red chili pepper
- 1/4 cup green onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon rice wine
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 tsp. sesame oil
- 1 1/2 tbsp. soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tbsp. water
- 5 tbsp. sugar
- 5 tbsp. white vinegar
- Large pinch of orange zest
Instructions
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Place the chicken pieces in a large bowl. Add egg, salt, pepper and 1 tbsp. oil and mix well.
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Mix cornstarch and flour together in a separate bowl. Add in chicken pieces, dredging to coat them well.
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Heat the oil in a deep fryer or a wok until it reaches about 375 degrees. Add chicken in small batches (three or four pieces at a time). Fry for three to four minutes until golden brown. Do not overcook.
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Remove the chicken and place on paper towels to blot the oil. Clean the wok or get a fresh pan.
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Stir fry the ginger and garlic, then add the chiles and onions. Add the rice wine and stir for several seconds.
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Add your orange sauce and bring to a boil. Add your chicken and stir well to coat.
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Add the water to the remaining cornstarch and stir. When smooth, add to the chicken and stir. Heat until thick.
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Add in the sesame oil and orange zest if desired. Serve over rice.
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Tips & Warnings
Do not overcook the chicken.
For a low fat version, do not deep fry. Instead, try grilling the chicken.
Never eat undercooked chicken.
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