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Orange Fried Chicken (American style)

Recipe by THE YELLOW RICE

An American version of orange fried chicken, inspired by Chinese restaurants in the United States. The boneless, crispy chicken is coated with a sweet‑tangy orange sauce, flavored with ginger, garlic, dried chili and chives. Easy to prepare at home with ingredients available at the supermarket.

MediumChinese (American)Serves 4

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Source Video
35m
Prep
12m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
57m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$8.12
Per serving:$2.03

Critical Success Points

  • Properly debone the chicken to avoid bone pieces.
  • Maintain oil at 180°C to achieve crispy chicken.
  • Do not overload the pot during frying.
  • Thicken the sauce with the correct proportion of starch and water.

Safety Warnings

  • Frying oil reaches 180 °C: handle with care, wear kitchen gloves.
  • Never leave the oil unattended.
  • Use metal or heat‑resistant silicone utensils.

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