Worcestershire-Infused Orange Chicken: A Flavorful Spin on a Classic

I’ve always loved to eat orange chicken but I never knew what the orange meant in the name! As I’ve learned, I now know that the orange is actually orange juice. Making my own was fun to do especially substituting the ingredients. You should give this version a try!

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Worcestershire-Infused Orange Chicken: A Flavorful Spin on a Classic

Prep time: 7 MinCook time: 11 MinInactive time: 2 MinTotal time: 20 Min

Ingredients

Chicken

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)

Sauce

• 1/2 cup orange juice (fresh or store-bought)
• 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1/3 cup Honey
• 1 tbsp Apple Cider vinegar
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (for thickening)

Instructions

1. Setup the fryer:
2. Set the burner on the stove to medium heat. Add oil to a skillet.
3. Prep and cook the Chicken:
4. Get a bowl ready by adding in a egg, stir it and mix the chopped chicken pieces. Now add the flour, cornstarch, and seasonings. Shake the bowl so the chicken pieces aren’t stuck together. Place pieces in fryer, cook 3-4 minutes on each side and set aside on paper towels when done.
5. Make the Sauce:
6. In a wok, add in your sauce ingredients. Mix them together with a spoon. Set the burner to Medium-low.
7. Sauce the chicken:
8. Add in the chicken pieces and stir them in the sauce. Let the sauce/chicken cook for 3 minutes.
9. It’s time to eat:
10. Let it cool for 2 minutes and enjoy!