Name: Simple Orange Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Française
Ingredients: 6 whole boneless chicken thighs, or 2 lb (907 g) s. of chicken tenderloins; 1/4 cup (60 ml) all purpose flour; 1 tbsp (15 ml). corn starch; 1 tsp (5 ml). black pepper, or less to taste, fresh ground; 1 tsp (5 ml). onion powder; 1/2 tsp (3 ml). ginger powder; 1/2 tsp (3 ml). salt; 1 tsp (5 ml). paprika, to add color to the chicken; Vegetable oil for frying; 3/4 cup (180 ml) fresh orange juice; 11/2 tbsp (83 ml). corn starch; 2 tbsp (30 ml) s. vegetable oil; 3 tbsp (45 ml) s. low sodium soy sauce; 11/2 tbsp (83 ml). rice vinegar, or white vinegar; 2 tbsp (30 ml) s. brown sugar; 1/2 tbsp (8 ml). grated ginger; 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp (3 ml). black pepper, fresh ground; 1 tsp (5 ml). orange zest; Chili flakes, optional to add heat

Description

Discover a quick and easy Simple Orange Chicken Recipe that will teach you how to create a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors for a delightful meal.

Ingredients

6 whole boneless chicken thighs, or 2 lb (907 g) s. of chicken tenderloins
1/4 cup (60 ml) all purpose flour
1 tbsp (15 ml). corn starch
1 tsp (5 ml). black pepper, or less to taste, fresh ground
1 tsp (5 ml). onion powder
1/2 tsp (3 ml). ginger powder
1/2 tsp (3 ml). salt
1 tsp (5 ml). paprika, to add color to the chicken
Vegetable oil for frying
3/4 cup (180 ml) fresh orange juice
11/2 tbsp (83 ml). corn starch
2 tbsp (30 ml) s. vegetable oil
3 tbsp (45 ml) s. low sodium soy sauce
11/2 tbsp (83 ml). rice vinegar, or white vinegar
2 tbsp (30 ml) s. brown sugar
1/2 tbsp (8 ml). grated ginger
2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1/2 tsp (3 ml). black pepper, fresh ground
1 tsp (5 ml). orange zest
Chili flakes, optional to add heat

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Instructions

Cut the chicken into ½-inch cubes and put them in a bowl. Toss in the flour, corn starch, salt, black pepper, onion powder, paprika, and ginger powder to coat the chicken evenly.
In a deep skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken pieces until they are golden brown, which should take about 2-3 minutes. Be careful not to overcook to avoid making them tough.
While the chicken is frying, combine all the sauce ingredients in a bowl and whisk them together. Pour the mixture into a hot non-stick skillet or frying pan, cooking on low heat until the sauce thickens.
Add the fried chicken to the sauce, stirring to coat the pieces thoroughly. Allow the sauce and chicken to simmer together for 1-2 minutes, then take off the heat.
Serve alongside homemade Lo Mein Noodles or white rice. Optionally, garnish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

Notes

Ensure the chicken is evenly coated with the flour and cornstarch blend for optimal crispiness when fried
Utilize fresh orange juice and zest to enhance the citrus flavor and balance the savory chicken
Maintain low heat while thickening the sauce to avoid cornstarch clumps and achieve a smooth texture