Better-Than-Takeout Orange Chicken

Name: Better-Than-Takeout Orange Chicken
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Ingredients: 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces; ½ cup cornstarch; ½ cup all-purpose flour; 1 tsp salt; ½ tsp black pepper; ½ tsp garlic powder; 1 large egg; 2 tbsp water; 1½ cups vegetable oil (for frying); ¾ cup fresh orange juice (about 2 oranges); 1 tbsp orange zest; ¼ cup soy sauce; ⅓ cup honey (or brown sugar); 2 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional, for depth); 2 cloves garlic, minced; ½ tsp ginger, grated; ½ tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste); 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (to thicken); 1 tbsp sesame seeds; 2 green onions, sliced

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This Better-Than-Takeout Orange Chicken is crispy, tangy, and perfectly sweet with just the right amount of citrusy kick! Made with juicy chicken breast pieces tossed in a homemade orange sauce, it’s the ultimate comfort food that tastes just like your favorite Chinese takeout—except even better.

Updated at: Tue, 17 Jun 2025 01:04:42 GMT