Orange Chicken

Name: Orange Chicken
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Ingredients: 1 large egg; 2 tablespoons water; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-1/2 in. pieces; Oil for deep-fat frying; 1 cup orange juice; 2 tablespoons grated orange zest; 3/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce; 3 tablespoons rice vinegar; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 3 tablespoons chopped green onions; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; Hot cooked rice; 1/2 cup chopped green onions; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

Instructions

Prep:25minCook:25min

It's easier than you think to make this takeout-inspired sweet and spicy orange chicken! Serve it over fluffy rice, with a sprinkling of sesame seeds, for a Chinese-American restaurant favorite at home.

Updated at: Fri, 07 Nov 2025 01:22:54 GMT