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Baked Orange Chicken

Course: Main
Cuisine: Asian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Brittany Kline

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 pounds chicken breast or chicken thighs
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup panko crumbs
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1-2 teaspoons ginger minced (we like our spicy so we do 2, but you can use 1 tsp if you like it milder)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • sesame seeds optional
  • green onions optional

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees and line your baking sheet.
  • Cut your chicken into 1 inch cubes.
  • In a small bowl, gently whisk the egg until the yolk is integrated.
  • Place the panko crumbs in a separate bowl.
  • Dip a piece of chicken into the egg. Coat with egg and then remove from the egg bowl. Allow the excess egg to drip back into the bowl.
  • Move the egg-bathed chicken into the crumbs. Stir gently to coat and shake any excess crumbs into the bowl.
  • Place the chicken cube onto the baking sheet and repeat until all the chicken is coated.
  • Bake the chicken at 400 degrees for 15 - 20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. The crunchy outer crust will be light golden brown.
  • While the chicken is baking, combine pepper flakes, orange juice, honey, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger in a small sauce pan. Stir over medium high heat until it just comes to a gentle boil.
  • In a small cup, combine the cornstarch and water. Stir very well until no lumps remain.
  • Slowly stir the cornstarch mixture into the saucepan. Whisk over medium heat until sauce thickens. Remove from the heat before this can come to a boil.
  • When the chicken is fully cooked, coat it with the orange sauce and serve over rice. Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.