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Crispy Baked Orange Chicken: A Tasty Homemade Delight!

A delicious and crispy baked orange chicken recipe that is easy to make at home.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 430

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 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 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped green onions for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon 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, and paprika.
  3. In another bowl, place the beaten eggs.
  4. In a third bowl, add the panko breadcrumbs.
  5. Dredge each piece of chicken first in the flour mixture, then dip it in the egg, 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 until the sauce thickens, about 3-5 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 orange chicken hot, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20g

Notes

  • For a spicier version, add a teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the orange sauce.
  • You can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts for a leaner option.
  • For a vegetarian twist, use tofu instead of chicken, following the same breading and baking process.

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