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Easy Crispy Orange Chicken Recipe for Dinner

30-Minute Easy Crispy Orange Chicken Recipe That Steals Hearts


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

Make crispy orange chicken at home with this easy recipe. Perfect for a quick dinner.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger, grated
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 green onions, chopped

Instructions

  1. Coat chicken pieces in cornstarch, then dip in beaten eggs.
  2. Heat oil in a pan and fry chicken until golden and crispy.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix orange juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
  4. Pour sauce into pan and simmer until thickened.
  5. Toss fried chicken in sauce until coated.
  6. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Notes

  • Use fresh orange juice for best flavor.
  • Adjust red pepper flakes for desired spice level.
  • Serve with steamed rice.
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Pan-Frying
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 890mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 145mg

Keywords: easy orange chicken recipe, crispy chicken dinner, homemade orange chicken