Here’s a delicious Orange Chicken Fried Rice recipe that combines crispy orange chicken with savory fried rice for a flavorful, satisfying meal.
🍊 Orange Chicken Fried Rice Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 35–45 minutes
🍽 Servings: 4
🐔 For the Orange Chicken:
Ingredients:
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1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
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1/4 cup cornstarch
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2 tbsp flour
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Salt & pepper to taste
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1 egg
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Oil for frying
Orange Sauce:
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1/2 cup orange juice (fresh or store-bought)
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2 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tbsp rice vinegar
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1 tbsp brown sugar
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1 tsp orange zest
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1 garlic clove (minced)
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1 tsp grated fresh ginger
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1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (slurry)
🍚 For the Fried Rice:
Ingredients:
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2 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
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2 eggs (lightly beaten)
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1/2 cup diced onion
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1/2 cup diced carrots
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1/2 cup frozen peas
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2–3 green onions (sliced)
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2 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tbsp sesame oil
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1 tbsp cooking oil
🔪 Instructions
1. Prepare the Chicken:
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Mix the chicken pieces with the egg, cornstarch, flour, salt, and pepper.
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Heat oil in a deep pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
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Fry chicken until golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
2. Make the Orange Sauce:
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In a saucepan, mix orange juice, soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, orange zest, garlic, and ginger.
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Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
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Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens (1–2 minutes).
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Toss the fried chicken in the sauce until well coated.
3. Make the Fried Rice:
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Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
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Scramble the eggs, then remove and set aside.
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Add onion and carrots, sauté until tender.
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Add peas, cooked rice, and soy sauce. Stir-fry 3–4 minutes.
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Mix in scrambled eggs and green onions. Drizzle sesame oil last and stir.
4. Combine:
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Serve fried rice on a plate and top with orange chicken. Garnish with extra green onions or sesame seeds.
🔄 Optional Add-ins:
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Crushed red pepper for spice
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Bell peppers for color and crunch
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Pineapple chunks for a sweet twist