Name: Orange Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: • Chicken thighs• Cornstarch• Salt and pepper• Orange juice• Orange zest• Soy sauce• Rice vinegar• Sugar• Garlic• Ginger• Red pepper flakes• Oil for frying

Orange Chicken Recipe

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This homemade Orange Chicken is crisp, sweet, and full of bright citrus flavor. It’s easy to make, uses simple ingredients, and tastes better than takeout. Perfect for a fast dinner with rice or noodles.

Author: Elvaya Creston
Prep Time: 15min
Cook Time: 25min
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

• Chicken thighs
• Cornstarch
• Salt and pepper
• Orange juice
• Orange zest
• Soy sauce
• Rice vinegar
• Sugar
• Garlic
• Ginger
• Red pepper flakes
• Oil for frying

Instructions

Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Toss with salt, pepper, and cornstarch.
Heat oil and fry chicken until golden and crisp.
Mix sauce ingredients in a pan and simmer.
Add cornstarch slurry to thicken.
Toss chicken in sauce and serve warm.

Notes

• Use fresh oranges for best flavor.
• Add chili for spice.
• Air fryer works great for a lighter version.

Nutrition

Calories: 420
Fat: 18g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Protein: 26g

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