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Crispy Orange Chicken

40 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
from @nourished.by.mads3 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)Meat600 g
  • cornstarchPantry60 g
  • egg (beaten)Dairy1 piece
  • soy saucePantry30 ml
  • orange juice (freshly squeezed)Beverages120 ml
  • orange zest (from one orange)Produce1 piece
  • honeyPantry30 ml
  • rice vinegarPantry15 ml
  • garlic (minced)Produce3 pieces
  • ginger (grated)Produce10 g
  • vegetable oil (for frying)Pantry60 ml
  • sesame seeds (toasted)Nuts & seeds5 g
  • spring onion (sliced)Produce2 pieces

per serving

Nutrition

305kcal

Carbs
20 g
Proteins
33 g
Fat
11 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl ×2
  • Frying pan
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Slotted spoon

step by step

Method

  1. Coat the chicken

    • Toss the chicken pieces with the beaten egg and soy sauce.
    • Add the cornstarch and mix until every piece is evenly coated.
    Step 1

  2. Fry the chicken

    • Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
    • Fry the chicken in batches until golden and crispy, then drain on paper towels.
    Step 2

  3. Make the orange sauce

    • In a saucepan, combine the orange juice, orange zest, honey, rice vinegar, garlic and ginger.
    • Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
    Step 3

  4. Combine and serve

    • Toss the crispy chicken in the orange sauce until well coated.
    • Sprinkle with sesame seeds and spring onion and serve hot.
    Step 4
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