Orange Chicken Bake Easy (Printable Version)
Golden baked chicken bites with a crunchy crust and punchy orange glaze, great for a lighter spin on Chinese favorites.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Chicken
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900 grams boneless, skinless chicken thighs, diced into bite-sized pieces
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100 grams panko breadcrumbs
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60 grams all-purpose flour
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2 large eggs, beaten
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15 millilitres vegetable oil, divided
→ For the Orange Sauce
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20 grams fresh ginger, finely minced
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8 grams garlic, minced
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2 grams crushed red pepper
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8 grams cornstarch
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30 millilitres rice wine or dry white wine
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60 millilitres freshly squeezed orange juice
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5 millilitres toasted sesame oil
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45 millilitres low sodium soy sauce
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125 grams granulated sugar
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125 millilitres distilled white vinegar
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zest from 1 orange
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place panko breadcrumbs in a food processor and pulse until reduced to a fine crumb for optimal coating.
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Arrange four bowls in sequence: one with prepared panko, one containing chicken pieces, a third with beaten egg, and a fourth with flour for efficient coating.
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Dredge each chicken piece in flour, then dip into the beaten eggs, and coat thoroughly with panko. Set on a baking sheet lined with parchment and lightly brush or spray with half of the oil.
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Bake for 20–25 minutes, turning pieces at the halfway mark to ensure even golden crispness. Chicken should be fully cooked with no pink inside.
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While chicken bakes, heat remaining oil in a saucepan over medium. Sauté ginger, garlic, and crushed red pepper for 30 seconds until highly fragrant.
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Stir in cornstarch, rice wine, orange juice, sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, and orange zest. Bring to a slow boil, whisking constantly until the sauce becomes glossy and coats a spoon.
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Toss the hot baked chicken pieces in the prepared orange sauce until each piece is thoroughly glazed. Serve immediately for best texture.
# Additional Notes:
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For maximal crispness, space chicken pieces apart on the baking sheet and turn them halfway through baking.