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Delicious Orange Chicken for Home Cooks

Orange Chicken made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons grated ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil optional

Method
 

  1. Marinate the chicken.
  2. Prepare the coating.
  3. Heat the oil for frying.
  4. Coat the chicken.
  5. Fry the chicken.
  6. Prepare the sauce.
  7. Thicken the sauce.
  8. Combine chicken and sauce.
  9. Serve immediately.