Orange Chicken Recipe - Better Than Takeout (Video)

Orange Chicken Recipe - Better Than Takeout (Video)

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Crispy, golden chicken drenched in a sweet and tangy sauce, orange chicken is a Chinese American classic that’s easy to master at home.

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Ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon light brown sugar
  • 1½ lb boneless, (skinless chicken thighs (or chicken breasts or tenderloins), cut into 1-in (2.5-cm) pieces)
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • ½ cup (packed) light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup distilled white vinegar
  • ¼ cup orange juice, (from 1 orange)
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1½ teaspoons sesame oil
  • ¾ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • Heaping ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • Vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger, (from a 2-in (5-cm) knob)
  • 3 cloves garlic, (minced)
  • 4 scallions, (thinly sliced, white and green parts separated)
  • Rice, (for serving)

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