How to make the Chinese takeout classic at home.
If you are an orange chicken fan, then todays recipe is a must try.
What Is Orange Chicken?
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Orange chicken is one of many iterations of Chinese takeout dishes that involve fried chicken pieces tossed with sauce.
Personally, I like boneless skinless chicken thighs because theyre inexpensive and stay a bit juicier than chicken breasts.
But you’re able to use chicken breasts if thats what you prefer.
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Tip
you might also use chicken wings for this recipe!
What to Serve With Orange Chicken
I keep it simple for serving for this dish.
Plainwhite riceis best garnished with big pinches of fresh scallion and sesame seeds.
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Suggestions and Substitutions
To make a vegetarian version of this orange chicken, I recommend using tofu.
Then just cook the garlic, shallot, and sauce and toss in the cooked fried chicken.
Continue to toss the orange chicken until the chicken is warmed through, and its ready to go!
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you’ve got the option to freeze orange chicken for up to three months.
If you do, thaw it before reheating in the skillet so the chicken pieces separate easily.
Cut chicken into about 1-inch cubes.
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Whisk eggs with salt and black pepper in a bowl and add chicken.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and cornstarch.
Add oil to a large 10- to 12-inch skillet.
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Once oil is hot, fry the chicken in two batches.
The oil might not completely cover the chickenthats okay.
Cook for 3-4 minutes.
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Flip the chicken pieces and cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 3 to 4 more minutes.
Total cook time is about 6-8 minutes.
Remove fried chicken cubes and transfer to a plate lined with paper towels, so the chicken can drain.
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Repeat until all the chicken is cooked.
Once chicken is done, pour out hot oil and wipe pan clean.
Add a fresh tablespoon of oil along with chopped garlic and shallot.
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Cook for a minute and then add the sauce.
Simmer the sauce until it starts to thicken.
Once the sauce is lightly bubbling, add fried chicken and toss together to coat.
The sauce should continue to thicken and stick to the chicken.
Let simmer for a minute or two more.
Serve orange chicken over cooked white rice, garnished with sesame seeds and fresh scallions.
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LEFTOVERS!The orange chicken keeps well in the fridge for 5 days.
Reheat in a skillet with a splash of water over low heat.
