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Easiest Orange Chicken Recipe

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This easiest Orange Chicken recipe features crispy fried chicken breasts coated in a tangy, sweet orange sauce. Ready in just 40 minutes, this dish combines the perfect balance of savory and citrus flavors for a crowd-pleasing meal that serves 8.

Ingredients

Chicken and Coating

  • 4 large chicken breasts, cubed
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp garlic salt

Orange Sauce

  • 2 Tbsp orange juice
  • 1 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 6 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 3/4 cup oil (for frying)

Instructions

  1. Marinate and Coat: Combine the orange juice and cubed chicken in a bowl. Add the flour, paprika, and garlic salt, then toss everything together until the chicken pieces are evenly coated.
  2. Heat Oil and Fry Chicken: Heat 3/4 cup of oil in a large skillet or deep frying pan over high heat. Fry the chicken pieces for 5-6 minutes, turning once to brown all sides. Transfer the cooked chicken to a large pot and repeat the frying process with any remaining chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding.
  3. Prepare Orange Sauce: In the same pot with the fried chicken, combine sugar, water, distilled white vinegar, salt, and soy sauce to create the orange sauce. Stir well to blend the ingredients.
  4. Simmer Sauce with Chicken: Bring the sauce to a boil uncovered over high heat, cooking for about 12 minutes. This allows the sauce to reduce and thicken, coating the chicken with a flavorful glaze.
  5. Serve: Once the sauce has thickened and the chicken is well coated, remove from heat and serve immediately, ideally with steamed rice or your choice of side.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, double fry the chicken pieces by frying them twice for a few minutes each time.
  • Adjust the sugar level in the sauce to taste if you prefer it less sweet or more tangy.
  • Use fresh orange juice for better flavor in the sauce.
  • Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to prevent the chicken from absorbing too much oil and becoming greasy.

Find it online: https://recipefeastful.com/easiest-orange-chicken-recipe/