Chefchosen’s Copycat Orange Chicken

Name: Chefchosen’s Copycat Orange Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh orange juice; 2 Tbsp soy sauce; 2 Tbsp rice vinegar; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes or to taste; Zest from 1/2 orange; 2 garlic gloves minced or you can use 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tbsp corn starch; 1 tsp of fresh minced ginger or you can use 1/4 tsp ginger powder; Water as needed; 1 chicken breast cut into small bite size chunks or 2 chicken thighs; 1 egg; 1/4 cup milk; Salt to taste; Black pepper to taste; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 1/2 tsp chicken bouillon powder; 3/4 cup flour; 1/4 cup corn starch; Oil as needed

8 steps

Prep:15minCook:20min

This Chinese Takeout Copycat recipe is one for the books . Very easy to make !

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 06:38:06 GMT

Ingredients

2 servings

Instructions

Step 1

In a clean bowl mix all these ingredients listed for the sauce EXCEPT the corn starch . Also the garlic and ginger if using fresh . Whisk & set aside

Red pepper flakes½ tsp

Step 2

In another clean bowl whisk up the egg and milk . Add the chicken along with these seasoning listed , mix and set aside

milk¼ cup

Step 3

Over medium heat in large skillet add enough oil to pan/shallow fry. While this heats up , mix the flour & the corn starch , add the chicken & coat it in the flour , then set aside on drying rack if you have one

flour¾ cup

Step 4

Once hot add the chicken & cook on both sides for 3 1/2 to 4 min each side . Make sure to fry in batches .

Step 5

Remove all the oil except for 1 Tbsp. Add the ginger and garlic and sauté for a few minutes. add the corn starch to the bowl with sauce mixture whisk and add it to the skillet.

Step 6

Add some water if needed then Lower heat to low ; Stir for a few then cover with lid simmer for 5-10 min allowing it to thicken.