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Homemade Orange Chicken

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This Orange Chicken features crispy chicken pieces coated in a tangy-sweet orange sauce, making it a delightful dish for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger, grated
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Mix together the flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper in a bowl for the coating mixture.
  2. Dip each piece of chicken into the beaten eggs, then roll it in the flour mixture until well covered.
  3. Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat and fry the chicken pieces until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Combine the orange juice, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, and ginger in a saucepan and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  5. Add the fried chicken to the sauce and toss to coat.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions.

Notes

For extra crunch, consider double-coating your chicken before frying.

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