Oven "Fried" Orange Chicken is an easy orange chicken recipe that's baked instead of fried, so it's a no-guilt and less messy alternative. This oven baked chicken tastes just like your favorite restaurant's version - the chicken is crispy with a flavorful orange sauce. It's the perfect weeknight meal for when that takeout craving strikes.
Serves: 6
Cooking Time: 20 min
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 cups Panko-style breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 1/2 cups fresh squeezed orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons Mirin (rice wine)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Siracha
- 3 garlic cloves, very finely minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons finely mince fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Toasted sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onion for garnish
- Cooked white rice for serving
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