Chinese Take-Out-Style Orange Chicken
Sweet and tangy, this popular Chinese-American dish will become a monthly staple at family dinners.
Ingredients
Marinade
- 1 1/4 cups chicken breast diced
- 1 orange zested
- 1 tspn garlic crushed
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch pepper
Chicken
- 1/2 cup plain flour
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 cups oil
Orange Sauce
- 1/4 cup chicken stock
- 1 orange zested
- 2 oranges juiced
- 4 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp corn flour
Instructions
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Combine all marinade ingredients with the chicken breast and leave to marinade in the fridge for 20 minutes.
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Coat the chicken breast first in flour, then eggs, and finally panko breadcrumbs.
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In a medium-sized saucepan heat the oil to 170°C (325˚F).
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Deep fry the breaded chicken for about 3-4 minutes until the coating is golden brown and the chicken is cooked through.
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In a small frying pan, combine the chicken stock, orange zests, orange juice, and sugar, then stir. Bring the mixture to a boil.
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Mix the cornflour with the water, then add the mixture to the pan to thicken the sauce.
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Add the chicken to the frying pan and coat with the orange sauce.
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Serve on top of rice and add toppings of your choice.
