{"id":42422,"date":"2023-07-31T00:05:24","date_gmt":"2023-07-31T07:05:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/?p=42422"},"modified":"2023-07-30T20:57:11","modified_gmt":"2023-07-31T03:57:11","slug":"orange-chicken","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/orange-chicken\/","title":{"rendered":"Orange Chicken"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s amazingly easy to make orange chicken at home.<\/strong><\/p>\n

If they know you by name and order at your local Panda Express, this recipe is for you. You can have it every day of the week and not feel judged! Crispy, tangy, and oh-so-addictive, orange chicken is here to stay.<\/p>\n

You can make this recipe with chicken breast or chicken thighs, it\u2019s up to you. We prefer thighs, because they\u2019re juicier and tastier (plus more affordable!) but, really you can choose your favorite chicken cut.<\/p>\n

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What is orange chicken?<\/h2>\n

Orange chicken is delicious crispy bite sized pieces of golden-brown chicken tossed in a tangy, sweet, sticky, savory orange-flavored sauce.<\/p>\n

What is orange sauce?<\/h2>\n

Orange sauce is a sweet and tangy sauce made with orange juice, orange zest, soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, and garlic. It\u2019s glossy, addictive, and goes perfectly with chicken.<\/p>\n

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How to make orange chicken at home<\/h2>\n
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  1. Cut<\/strong> – start with boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts and cut them into bit sized pieces.<\/li>\n
  2. Coat<\/strong> – Season the pieces of chicken with salt and pepper then toss in cornstarch to coat evenly.<\/li>\n
  3. Cook<\/strong> – Heat up a neutral high heat oil over medium-high heat in a deep, heavy bottomed pot. Once the oil is hot, add the coated chicken and cook, flipping as needed, until it\u2019s golden, crispy, and cooked through. When done, remove and drain on paper towels or a rack and keep warm in a low oven.<\/li>\n
  4. Sauce<\/strong> – while the chicken is staying warm in the oven, make the orange sauce by whisking together orange juice, sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, cornstarch, garlic powder, and ginger powder in a bowl. Add the sauce to a large non-stick skillet and whisk well over medium heat. Heat through until the sauce bubbles, thickens, and turns glossy and clear. Remove the pan from the heat.<\/li>\n
  5. Toss<\/strong> – add the warm chicken pieces to the pan with the sauce and toss to coat evenly. Enjoy immediately!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    How to fry orange chicken<\/h2>\n

    Anyway you can think of cooking up some crispy chicken will work: pan fry, shallow fry, deep fry, bake, or air fry, the choice is yours.<\/p>\n