Crispy Orange Chicken
A delightful dish featuring crispy chicken coated in a luscious orange sauce, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- Prepare your breading station: dredge chicken in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Place the chicken on a baking sheet, ensuring there’s space between each piece.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, checking for golden color and crispiness.
- Combine orange juice, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, ginger, and garlic in a saucepan; simmer over medium heat.
- Mix cornstarch and water until smooth; add to the saucepan and stir until the sauce thickens.
- Toss the baked chicken in the orange sauce until coated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with green onions.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Bread the chicken a day ahead. Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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