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Sticky Orange Chicken

Irresistible Sticky Orange Chicken Recipe in 35 Minutes

Sticky orange chicken is a sweet and tangy dish with crispy chicken coated in a flavorful orange sauce.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 tbsp orange zest
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Coat chicken pieces in cornstarch, dip in beaten eggs, then fry until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
  3. In a separate pan, combine orange juice, soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, orange zest, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 3 minutes.
  4. Add cornstarch slurry to the sauce and stir until thickened.
  5. Toss fried chicken in the sauce until fully coated.
  6. Serve immediately with rice or vegetables.

Notes

  • Use fresh orange juice for best flavor.
  • Adjust red pepper flakes for more or less heat.
  • For extra crispiness, double-fry the chicken.
  • Author: Janet D. Evans
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stir-Frying
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Low Fat

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 850mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg

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