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Crispy Baked Orange Chicken
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Make Crispy Baked Orange Chicken that tastes even better than your favorite takeout. This recipe brings together sweet, tangy orange flavor with perfectly crisp chicken pieces, all without deep frying.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Cooking spray
  • 1 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch (for sauce thickening)
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • Sliced green onions, for garnish
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly coat with cooking spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, toss the chicken pieces with 1/2 cup of cornstarch, salt, and pepper until fully coated.
  3. Arrange the coated chicken pieces in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Do not overcrowd the pan.
  4. Bake for 15-20 minutes. Flip the chicken pieces and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. While the chicken bakes, prepare the sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the orange juice, sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil.
  6. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together the 1/4 cup water and 2 tablespoons of cornstarch to create a slurry.
  8. Slowly whisk the slurry into the simmering sauce. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the orange zest.
  9. Place the crispy baked chicken pieces in a large bowl. Pour the warm orange sauce over the chicken. Toss gently until every piece is well coated.
  10. Serve immediately over rice. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, you can lightly spray the coated chicken pieces with cooking spray before the first bake.
  • If you prefer a thicker sauce, use a bit more cornstarch slurry, adding it slowly.
  • Feel free to add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce for a little heat, just like Sasha would!

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