The Best Orange Chicken Recipe Ever - Mumineen Recipes

 

Orange chicken recipe is a popular Chinese-American dish that is known for its sweet and tangy sauce. It is typically made with chicken that is battered and fried, and then coated in a sauce made with orange juice, soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar. Orange chicken is often served over white rice or noodles.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons water
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• Orange zest from 1 orange
• Green onions, chopped, for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a shallow dish, combine the flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
2. In another shallow dish, beat the eggs.
3. Dip the chicken pieces in the egg mixture, and then dredge them in the flour mixture.
4. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
5. Fry the chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through.
6. Remove the chicken from the skillet and drain on paper towels.

To make the sauce:

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the orange juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, cornstarch, water, and red pepper flakes (if using).
2. Bring the sauce to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
3. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1-2 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
4. Stir in the orange zest.

To assemble the dish:

1. Return the chicken to the skillet with the sauce.
2. Toss to coat the chicken in the sauce.
3. Serve immediately over rice or noodles, and garnish with green onions.

Tips:

• For the crispiest chicken, make sure that the oil is hot before frying the chicken.
• If you don't have a wok, you can use a large skillet instead.
• If the sauce is too thick, you can add a little bit more water or orange juice.
• You can also add other vegetables to the dish, such as broccoli, carrots, or bell peppers.
• Orange chicken is best served fresh, but it can also be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.