Orange chicken

When it comes to Chinese food, there are a few dishes that are well-known around the world. One of these is orange chicken. This dish is thought to have originated in the Hunan province of China, where it is still a popular dish. The name “orange chicken” comes from the color of the sauce that is used to coat the chicken. This sauce is usually made with soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and orange peel.

The dish made its way to the United States in the 1970s, where it quickly became a popular menu item in Chinese restaurants. In the 1990s, Panda Express made orange chicken even more popular by adding it to their menu. Today, orange chicken is one of the most popular Chinese dishes in the United States.

There are many different recipes for orange chicken, but the basic ingredients are always the same. The chicken is first coated in a batter made with egg and cornstarch. The chicken is then fried until it is golden brown. The sauce is then added to the chicken and served over rice.

Advice

Making orange chicken can be a fun and delicious way to enjoy a take-out style meal at home. To ensure your orange chicken is as delicious as possible, start with high-quality ingredients. If possible, try to use fresh orange juice and zest, as well as fresh garlic and ginger. When cooking the chicken, be sure to cut it into even pieces so it cooks evenly. Finally, be sure to adjust the seasonings to taste and serve your orange chicken with steamed rice. Enjoy!

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Recipes

 

Panda Express Orange Chicken

5/5 - 376 votes

• oil
• white pepper
• oil
• red chili pepper flake
• sesame oil
• egg
• orange
• salt
• brown sugar
• green onion
• water
• all purpose flour
• chicken
• cornstarch
• gingerroot
• rice wine
• garlic
• soy sauce
• orange juice

 

Roasted Orange Chicken

4/5 - 552 votes

• salt
• cayenne pepper
• chicken
• rice vinegar
• dark brown sugar
• soy sauce
• tangerine
• ginger

 

Chinese Takeout Orange Chicken

4.95/5 - 37 votes

• orange juice
• cornstarch
• ginger
• salt
• orange
• white pepper
• red pepper flake
• brown sugar
• green onion
• water
• rice vinegar
• soy sauce
• chicken breast
• egg white
• vegetable oil

 

Sticky Orange Chicken

4.4/5 - 16 votes

• canola oil
• white rice
• black pepper
• lemon juice
• salt
• apple cider vinegar
• brown sugar
• cornstarch
• red pepper flake
• ginger
• all purpose flour
• garlic
• green onion
• egg
• chicken breast
• hoisin sauce
• soy sauce
• sweet chili sauce
• orange juice

 

Asian Glazed Orange Chicken

4.88/5 - 24 votes

• chicken broth
• orange juice
• olive oil
• sriracha
• ginger
• brown sugar
• hoisin sauce
• orange zest
• garlic
• chicken thigh
• cilantro
• salt

 

Chinese-American Orange Chicken Recipe

5/5 - 10 votes

• To Finish
• white rice
• peanut
• Marinade
• chicken thigh
• egg white
• baking soda
• vodka
• dark soy sauce
• shaoxing wine
• corn starch
• Sauce
• corn starch
• dark soy sauce
• sesame seed oil
• chinese rice vinegar
• shaoxing wine
• orange juice
• ginger
• garlic
• canola oil
• scallion bottom
• chicken stock
• sugar
• orange peel
• Dry Coating
• cornstarch
• all purpose flour
• baking powder
• salt

 

Instant Pot Orange Chicken

4/5 - 24 votes

• orange juice
• orange zest
• chicken breast
• sambal chili paste
• cornstarch
• peanut oil
• water
• ginger
• green onion
• brown sugar
• sugar
• rice vinegar
• soy sauce
• garlic
• sesame seed

 

Instant Pot Orange Chicken

5/5 - 3 votes

• olive oil
• orange zest
• ginger
• brown sugar
• orange juice
• green onion
• lemon juice
• soy sauce
• salt
• chicken breast
• cornstarch
• water
• garlic
• white rice

 

Baked Orange Chicken

5/5 - 1 votes

• orange peel
• cornstarch
• garlic salt
• soy sauce
• canola oil
• sriracha
• brown sugar
• orange juice
• apple cider vinegar
• white vinegar
• egg
• chicken breast
• salt

 

Air Fryer Orange Chicken

5/5 - 1 votes

• cornstarch
• oyster sauce
• orange juice
• red chili pepper flake
• cornstarch
• honey
• rice vinegar
• soy sauce
• garlic
• chicken thigh
• orange zest

 

Slow Cooker Orange Chicken

4/5 - 2 votes

• rice wine vinegar
• salt
• sesame oil
• soy sauce
• vegetable oil
• brown sugar
• cornstarch
• chicken breast
• orange marmalade
• pepper

 

Easy Orange Chicken

4/5 - 12 votes

• For Serving
• green onion
• sesame seed
• rice
• Orange Sauce
• cornstarch
• rice wine vinegar
• chili garlic paste
• orange juice
• water
• garlic
• brown sugar
• orange zest
• soy sauce
• salt
• chicken breast
• vegetable oil

 

Orange Chicken

No Rating - 0 votes

• orange zest
• cornstarch
• ginger
• chicken breast
• sriracha
• sugar
• chicken broth
• orange juice
• red pepper flake
• corn starch
• all purpose flour
• white vinegar
• soy sauce
• lemon juice
• water
• egg
• garlic
• green onion
• oil
• salt

 

Sesame Orange Chicken

No Rating - 0 votes

• gingerroot
• all purpose flour
• orange juice
• red pepper flake
• soy sauce
• sesame seed
• honey barbecue sauce
• orange marmalade
• chicken thigh
• hot rice

 

Skinny Orange Chicken

No Rating - 0 votes

• quinoa
• honey
• orange juice
• ginger
• white pepper
• soy sauce
• rice wine vinegar
• red pepper flake
• chicken broth
• olive oil
• chicken breast
• cornstarch
• garlic
• orange chicken sauce
• salt
• green onion
• orange zest

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