Orange Chicken is a popular Chinese-American dish that can be easily made at home. Here are the ingredients and steps to make it:
Homemade Orange Chicken
Homemade Orange Chicken
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1/4 cup vegetable oil
Basic Ingredients
Basic Ingredients
1/2 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup rice vinegar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp cornstarch, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, 1 tsp grated orange zest
Ingredients For Sauce
Ingredients For Sauce
In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, and pepper. Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
Step 1
Step 1
Heat the oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 2
Step 2
Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside on a plate.
Step 3
Step 3
In a saucepan, combine the orange juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, cornstarch, red pepper flakes, and orange zest. Bring to a boil and let simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
Step 4
Step 4
Add the cooked chicken to the sauce and toss to coat. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the chicken is heated through and coated in the sauce.
Step 5
Step 5
Serve the orange chicken over rice, garnished with green onions or sesame seeds, if desired.