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Crispy Baked Orange Chicken

Crispy Baked Orange Chicken That Will Wow Your Taste Buds

Enjoy this quick and easy Crispy Baked Orange Chicken that's a healthier fried chicken alternative.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
  • 1/2 cup Flour gluten-free flour works as a substitute
  • 2 Large Eggs beaten
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs pulse to finer crumbs if desired
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Orange Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tbsp Orange Zest
  • 1 in Fresh Ginger minced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Sugar or honey
  • 1 tbsp White Vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil or olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp Crushed Red Pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Sesame Oil optional
  • 1/4 cup Rice Wine or white wine

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Food Processor
  • saucepan

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet.
  2. Pulse the panko breadcrumbs in a food processor until they resemble finer crumbs.
  3. Set up your dipping stations with bowls for flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs.
  4. Dredge each chicken thigh in flour, dip in egg, and coat with panko breadcrumbs.
  5. Place the coated chicken on the greased baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  6. Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat, add minced ginger, garlic, and crushed red pepper, and sauté for about 30 seconds.
  7. In the same saucepan, combine orange juice, zest, cornstarch, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, rice wine, and sesame oil, and heat to a gentle boil while stirring until the sauce thickens.
  8. Once the chicken is baked, toss it in the warm orange sauce and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Reheat in a preheated oven at 375°F for about 10-15 minutes.

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