Orange Chicken English Simpal Recipes

 

 English Simpal Recipes

Ingredients:

• 500 grams boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Oil for frying

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For the Orange Sauce:

• 1/2 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed is best)
• Zest of 1 orange
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar or white vinegar
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (cornstarch slurry)

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Garnish (Optional):

• Sesame seeds
• Sliced green onions

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Chicken:

   • In a bowl, combine the cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
   • Coat the chicken pieces thoroughly with the cornstarch mixture.

2. Fry the Chicken:

   • Heat oil in a frying pan or wok over medium-high heat.
   • Fry the chicken pieces in batches until they are golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per batch.
   • Remove the chicken from the pan and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

3. Make the Orange Sauce:

   • In a separate bowl, whisk together the orange juice, orange zest, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
   • Pour the mixture into the same pan or wok used to fry the chicken.
   • Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat.

4. Thicken the Sauce:

   • Once the sauce is simmering, add the cornstarch slurry (cornstarch mixed with water) to the pan.
   • Stir continuously until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.

5. Combine Chicken and Sauce:

   • Add the fried chicken pieces back into the pan with the thickened orange sauce.
   • Toss the chicken until it is well coated with the sauce.
   • Continue cooking for another 1-2 minutes to heat the chicken through.

6. Serve:

   • Transfer the Orange Chicken to a serving dish.
   • Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions, if desired.
   • Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.

Enjoy your homemade Orange Chicken!