Orange Chicken Recipe Crispy Sweet And Tangy Takeout At Home

Orange Chicken Recipe Crispy Sweet And Tangy Takeout At Home

I make this orange chicken recipe when I crave takeout and want a calm kitchen. The sauce hits sweet and bright. The chicken stays crisp. I hear a sizzle and I know dinner is close. We coat small bites of chicken and fry in a shallow pan. The glaze comes together fast in one pot. It smells like fresh orange and warm ginger. A bowl of rice waits nearby. I taste as I cook. I nudge the salt. I pull the pan when the shine turns thick. You will find a healthy orange chicken recipe here that keeps flavor first. It is a quick orange chicken recipe for a weeknight. You get the snap of a chinese orange chicken recipe without a heavy feel. I note an instapot orange chicken recipe option in the notes. Fans of an orange chicken recipe panda express style will feel at home. If you like a fast orange chicken stir fry recipe this one fits your rhythm.

Source: Lila Cooks

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Ingredients

  • pound chicken breast cut in bite size pieces
  • large egg lightly beaten
  • tablespoon soy sauce
  • tablespoon rice vinegar
  • cornstarch for coating
  • Neutral oil for shallow frying
  • orange juice fresh if possible
  • tablespoon orange zest fine
  • tablespoons soy sauce
  • tablespoons rice vinegar
  • tablespoons sugar or honey
  • garlic minced
  • teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
  • Cooked white rice or brown rice
  • Sesame seeds
  • Sliced green onion

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