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!

Orange chicken

Ingredients:

• 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)

For the 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:

   • Set the burner on the stove to medium heat. Add oil to a skillet.

2. Prep and cook the Chicken:

   • 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 towls when done.

3. Make the Sauce:

   • In a wok, add in your sauce ingredients. Mix them together with a spoon. Set the burner to Medium-low.

4. Sauce the chicken:

   • Add in the chicken pieces and stir them in the sauce. Let the sauce/chicken cook for 3 minutes.

5. It’s time to eat:

   • Let it cool for 2 minutes and enjoy!