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Better Than Takeout Orange Chicken

40 minServes 4Nutri-Score D€€
from @sonandtina129 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • chicken breast (sliced into bite-size pieces)Meat800 g
  • cornstarch (for coating the chicken)Pantry40 g
  • salt (to taste)Spices3 g
  • oil (for frying)Pantry240 ml
  • orange juiceBeverages240 ml
  • sugarPantry100 g
  • rice vinegarPantry30 ml
  • soy saucePantry30 ml
  • ginger powderSpices1 g
  • garlic powderSpices1 g
  • red chili flakesSpices1 g
  • orange zest (zest of one orange)Produce1 piece
  • cornstarch (for the sauce)Pantry8 g
  • green onion (sliced, for garnish)Produce2 pieces
  • sesame seeds (toasted, for garnish)Nuts & seeds10 g
  • white rice (cooked, for serving)Grains300 g

per serving

Nutrition

575kcal

Carbs
66 g
Proteins
44 g
Fat
15 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • ziploc bag

step by step

Method

  1. Prep the chicken

    • Slice the chicken into bite-size pieces and season with salt.
    • Place the cornstarch in a ziploc bag, add the chicken, seal and shake until well coated.
    Step 1

  2. Fry the chicken

    • Heat the oil in a pan until nice and hot.
    • Fry the chicken until golden and crispy, then remove and set aside.
    Step 2

  3. Make the sauce

    • In a bowl, mix the orange juice, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, chili flakes, orange zest, ginger, garlic and cornstarch until combined.
    Step 3

  4. Cook the sauce

    • Pour the sauce into the same pan over low heat.
    • Simmer until the sauce is thickened.
    Step 4

  5. Combine

    • Add the chicken back to the pan and toss until fully coated in the sauce.
    Step 5

  6. Serve

    • Serve the orange chicken over white rice.
    • Garnish with green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
    Step 6
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