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Orange Chicken with Rice

40 min4 servings🍳 1 panPicky-eater safe bet: plain rice$13.00640 cal · 36g protein

Ingredients

  • boneless skinless chicken thighs1½ lb
  • jasmine rice1½ cups
  • cornstarch½ cup
  • eggs1 count
  • orange juice¾ cup
  • orange1 count
  • soy sauce3 tbsp
  • brown sugar¼ cup
  • rice vinegar2 tbsp
  • garlic2 cloves
  • vegetable oil⅓ cup

Instructions

  1. 1

    Start the rice according to the package.

  2. 2

    Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces. Toss with the beaten egg and a pinch of salt, then toss in all but 1 tbsp of the cornstarch until coated.

  3. 3

    Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and fry the chicken in two batches, 5-6 minutes per batch, turning until golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.

  4. 4

    Whisk the orange juice, zest of the orange, soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, grated garlic, and the reserved 1 tbsp cornstarch.

  5. 5

    Wipe out most of the oil, pour the sauce into the skillet, and simmer 2 minutes until glossy and thick.

  6. 6

    Toss the chicken in the sauce and serve over rice. Add steamed broccoli on the side if you like.

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