Homemade Crispy Orange Chicken | Better Than Takeout in 30 Minutes

Name: Homemade Crispy Orange Chicken | Better Than Takeout in 30 Minutes
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1¼ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces; ¼ cup cornstarch; ¼ cup all-purpose flour; ¾ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ¾ cup freshly squeezed orange juice (from 4-5 medium oranges); 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; ¼ cup soy sauce or tamari; 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar; 2 garlic cloves, finely minced; ½ teaspoon finely minced fresh ginger; 2 teaspoons rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional); 2 tablespoons cornstarch; ½ teaspoon salt; 4 tablespoons avocado oil, divided; White rice; Green onions (green parts only), thinly sliced; Toasted sesame seeds

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Golden-fried chicken pieces coated in a sweet-tangy orange sauce made with fresh juice, soy sauce, and Asian aromatics. Ready in just 30 minutes!

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Ingredients

1¼ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
¼ cup cornstarch
¼ cup all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¾ cup freshly squeezed orange juice (from 4-5 medium oranges)
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
¼ cup soy sauce or tamari
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
½ teaspoon finely minced fresh ginger
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon sriracha (optional)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
½ teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons avocado oil, divided
White rice
Green onions (green parts only), thinly sliced
Toasted sesame seeds