Orange Chicken Recipe (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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SAUCE:.
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4 ounces fresh squeezed orange juice.
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2 teaspoons orange zest.
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2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine.
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2 tablespoons rice vinegar.
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4 tablespoons light brown sugar.
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2 tablespoons soy sauce.
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1 tablespoon sesame oil.
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1 tablespoon chili oil, optional.
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1 tablespoon cornstarch.
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CHICKEN:.
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2-3 tablespoons neutral oil.
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1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cubed.
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3 tablespoons cornstarch.
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¾ teaspoon salt.
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¼ teaspoon white pepper.
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AROMATICS:.
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2 teaspoons neutral oil, divided.
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6 ounces shiitake mushrooms, sliced.
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2 teaspoons minced ginger.
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4 cloves garlic, minced.
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2-3 bird's eye chilies, minced.
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2 scallions, minced.
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FOR SERVING:.
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Scallion greens, crispy shallots or sesame seeds.
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Cooked white rice.
# Instructions:
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Whisk all sauce ingredients until cornstarch is fully incorporated.
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Coat chicken in cornstarch mixture, fry in batches until golden. Remove from pan.
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Sauté mushrooms until lightly golden. Remove from pan.
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Sauté ginger, garlic, chilies and scallions until fragrant.
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Add sauce and cook until thickened. Return chicken and mushrooms, toss to coat.
# Notes:
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Cook chicken in batches to ensure browning.
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Adjust chilies for desired spice level.
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Can substitute chicken breasts but watch cooking time.