Baked Orange Chicken
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Ingredients
- For the Chicken:
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil for drizzling or spraying
- For the Orange Sauce:
- 1/2 cup orange juice freshly squeezed or store-bought
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water for thickening
- Garnishes:
- Sesame seeds
- Sliced green onions
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a wire rack.
- Coat the Chicken: In a bowl, mix the flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs. Dip each chicken piece into the flour mixture, then into the beaten eggs, and back into the flour mixture to coat well.
- Bake the Chicken: Place the coated chicken pieces on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly drizzle or spray with vegetable oil. Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is crispy and cooked through.
- Make the Orange Sauce:
- Mix Sauce Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, combine the orange juice, orange zest, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Thicken the Sauce: Once the sauce is hot, stir in the cornstarch slurry. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Combine and Serve:
- Coat the Chicken: Toss the baked chicken pieces in the orange sauce until evenly coated.
- Garnish and Serve: Transfer the orange chicken to a serving dish and garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve over steamed rice or with stir-fried vegetables.