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Crispy Baked Orange Chicken: A Flavorful Recipe You Must Try!

A flavorful and crispy baked orange chicken recipe that is easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 green onions sliced (for garnish)
  • Sesame seeds for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a shallow bowl, combine flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
  3. In another bowl, whisk the eggs.
  4. In a third bowl, place the panko breadcrumbs.
  5. Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour mixture, then dip it into the eggs, and finally coat it with panko breadcrumbs.
  6. Place the coated chicken pieces on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through, flipping halfway through.
  8. While the chicken is baking, prepare the orange sauce by combining orange juice, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, cornstarch, ginger, and sesame oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
  9. Once the chicken is done baking, remove it from the oven and toss it in the orange sauce until well coated.
  10. Serve the crispy baked orange chicken hot, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add more cayenne pepper to the flour mixture or drizzle sriracha over the finished dish.
  • You can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breast for a leaner option.

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