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Better Than Takeout Orange Chicken at Home: Try This!

Better Than Takeout Orange Chicken at Home
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A delicious homemade version of the popular takeout dish, Orange Chicken, that is better than what you can get from a restaurant.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ginger, grated
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Green onions, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, coat the chicken pieces with cornstarch and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix together orange juice, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes.
  5. Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet and stir to coat.
  6. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with green onions.

Notes

  • For a spicier version, increase the amount of red pepper flakes.
  • Serve with steamed rice or vegetables for a complete meal.
  • This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.

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Find it online: https://howeats.com/better-than-takeout-orange-chicken-recipe/