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Hot Orange Chicken

Spicy Hot Orange Chicken That's Better Than Takeout

Experience the irresistible flavor of Hot Orange Chicken with a perfect balance of sweetness and spice for a healthier takeout alternative.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast Cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour For coating
  • 2 large Eggs Beaten
For the Orange Sauce
  • 1 cup Orange Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 4 Soy Sauce Low-sodium option available
  • 1 4 Sugar Or honey alternative
For the Heat
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Chili Peppers Adjust for spice level
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes More for extra heat
For Frying
  • 2 cups Vegetable Oil For frying

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • large skillet
  • Shallow Dish
  • bowl
  • thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine fresh orange juice, soy sauce, sugar, and dried chili peppers. Stir well and allow the mixture to simmer for about 5-7 minutes, reducing it until it thickens and becomes syrupy.
  2. While the sauce simmers, set up a breading station. In a shallow dish, place all-purpose flour. In another bowl, beat the eggs. Take each bite-sized piece of chicken, coat it in flour, dip it into the beaten eggs, then re-coat it in flour.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. Carefully add the breaded chicken pieces to the oil in batches, frying for about 4-5 minutes on each side.
  4. Return the crispy chicken pieces to the skillet over medium heat. Pour the prepared orange sauce over the chicken and toss gently to coat, stir-frying for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  5. Transfer your Hot Orange Chicken onto a serving platter and serve with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, double-bread the chicken and ensure the oil is at the right temperature before frying.

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