Orange Chicken Baked (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken Ingredients
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil, split between steps
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2 large eggs, whisked well
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1 cup panko breadcrumbs
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2 pounds boneless chicken thighs, sliced up
→ Orange Sauce Mix
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zest of a whole orange
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10 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
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10 tablespoons sugar
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3 tablespoons soy sauce, low sodium
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1 teaspoon sesame oil
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1/4 cup orange juice, squeezed fresh
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2 tablespoons dry white wine or rice wine
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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2 teaspoons minced garlic
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1 1/2 tablespoons minced ginger
# Steps to Follow:
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Flip the oven to 400°F (204°C) first. Run the panko in a food processor until it's super fine.
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Take four bowls and fill one with the ground panko, another with your chicken bites, a third with flour, and the last with your beaten eggs.
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First dunk chicken chunks in the flour, then the eggs, and roll them through the panko. Lay them on a baking sheet, then add a little oil with a brush or spray.
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Slide the chicken in to bake for 20–25 minutes. You want them golden and all the way done.
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While the chicken goes, pour the rest of the vegetable oil into a saucepan over medium. Toss in the garlic, ginger, and red pepper; stir for half a minute until you can really smell it.
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Pour in the cornstarch, wine, orange juice, sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, and orange zest. Let it bubble and cook till the mixture thickens. Take it off the heat.
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Mix those baked chicken bites with your orange sauce, making sure they're covered all over, and dig in right away.
# Additional Tips:
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Want the crunchiest chicken? Give the pieces room on the tray, don't crowd them, and flip them partway for even crisp.