{"id":"49008f18-2bc3-4973-96e1-1af1619b6eed","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/49008f18-2bc3-4973-96e1-1af1619b6eed","source_url":"https://www.modernhoney.com/chinese-orange-chicken/","title":"Chinese Orange Chicken","description":"Chinese Orange Chicken that is way better than take-out!","prep_time":"PT15M","cook_time":"PT20M","total_time":"PT35M","image_url":"https://www.modernhoney.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Chinese-Orange-Chicken-2.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (cut into bite-size pieces)","item":"Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts","quantity":4,"preparation":"cut into bite-size pieces"},{"text":"3 Eggs (whisked)","item":"Eggs","quantity":3,"preparation":"whisked"},{"text":"1/3 cup Cornstarch","item":"Cornstarch","quantity":0.3333333333333333,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/3 cup Flour","item":"Flour","quantity":0.3333333333333333,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"Salt","item":"Salt"},{"text":"Oil (for frying)","item":"Oil","preparation":"for frying"},{"text":"1 cup Orange Juice","item":"Orange Juice","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/2 cup Sugar","item":"Sugar","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 Tablespoons Rice Vinegar (or White Vinegar)","item":"Rice Vinegar","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"or White Vinegar"},{"text":"2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce (use tamari for a gluten-free dish)","item":"Soy Sauce","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"use tamari for a gluten-free dish"},{"text":"1/4 teaspoon Ginger","item":"Ginger","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder (or 2 garlic cloves, finely diced)","item":"Garlic Powder","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"or 2 garlic cloves, finely diced"},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon Red Chili Flakes","item":"Red Chili Flakes","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"Orange Zest (from 1 orange)","item":"Orange Zest","preparation":"from 1 orange"},{"text":"1 Tablespoon Cornstarch","item":"Cornstarch","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"Green Onions","item":"Green Onions"},{"text":"Orange Zest","item":"Orange Zest"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"To make orange sauce:"},{"number":2,"text":"In a medium pot, add orange juice, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and red chili flakes. Heat for 3 minutes."},{"number":3,"text":"In a small bowl, whisk 1 Tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 Tablespoons of water to form a paste. Add to orange sauce and whisk together. Continue to cook for 5 minutes, until the mixture begins to thicken. Once the sauce is thickened, remove from heat and add orange zest."},{"number":4,"text":"To make chicken:"},{"number":5,"text":"Place flour and cornstarch in a shallow dish or pie plate. Add a generous pinch of salt. Stir."},{"number":6,"text":"Whisk eggs in shallow dish."},{"number":7,"text":"Dip chicken pieces in egg mixture and then flour mixture. Place on plate."},{"number":8,"text":"Heat 2 -3 inches of oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Using a thermometer, watch for it to reach 350 degrees."},{"number":9,"text":"Working in batches, cook several chicken pieces at a time. Cook for 2 - 3 minutes, turning often until golden brown. Place chicken on a paper-towel-lined plate. Repeat."},{"number":10,"text":"Toss chicken with orange sauce. You may reserve some of the sauce to place on rice. Serve it with a sprinkling of green onion and orange zest, if so desired."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:56:02.341758+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:56:02.341758+00:00"}