Once Upon a Chef · by Jennifer Segal★ 4.9 (74)
Orange Chicken
NUTRITION · PER SERVING60M COOK
CAL 66%·PRO 100%
CARBS 214G65% OF CAL
2G FIBER185G OTHER27G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 26G18% OF CAL
5G SAT21G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Crispy fried chicken in a glossy, tangy orange sauce with sesame and chili heat. Bright and saucy with savory depth. A homemade takeout rival.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 4- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon light brown sugar
- 1½ lb boneless, (skinless chicken thighs (or chicken breasts or tenderloins), cut into 1-in (2.5-cm) pieces)
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ½ cup (packed) light brown sugar
- ¼ cup distilled white vinegar
- ¼ cup orange juice, (from 1 orange)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1½ teaspoons sesame oil
- ¾ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 cup cornstarch
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- Heaping ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- Vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger, (from a 2-in (5-cm) knob)
- 3 cloves garlic, (minced)
- 4 scallions, (thinly sliced, white and green parts separated)
- Rice, (for serving)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 60M
CAL 66%·PRO 100%
CARBS 214G65% OF CAL
2G FIBER185G OTHER27G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 26G18% OF CAL
5G SAT21G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 40m
- Cook
- 20m
- Sodium
- 1534mg
- Total sugar
- 27g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 842mg
- Calcium
- 55mg
- Iron
- 3mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 40M
- SODIUM
- 1534MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.