Pollo a la Naranja (Orange Chicken) 
Orange Chicken
The original dish, inherited from Hunan cuisine, is traditionally spicier compared to General Tso's Chicken, from which this recipe is derived and is sweeter.
This dish was introduced in New York in the early 1970s as an example of Hunan and Sichuan culinary style, first mentioned in the New York Times.
Orange Chicken
The original dish, inherited from Hunan cuisine, is traditionally spicier compared to General Tso's Chicken, from which this recipe is derived and is sweeter.
This dish was introduced in New York in the early 1970s as an example of Hunan and Sichuan culinary style, first mentioned in the New York Times.
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Mix the chopped chicken thighs with the eggs and set aside.
- 2
Orange Sauce: Mix the ingredients: orange juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, rice vinegar, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, and ground ginger, and set aside.
- 3
Cornstarch: Mix the water with the cornstarch and set aside.
- 4
Flour: Mix the flour, cornstarch, and add a pinch of salt and pepper.
- 5
Prepare a pan with enough oil. Take the chicken with egg, coat it with the flour mixture, and fry until all is done, let drain and set aside.
- 6
In a clean pan, pour the orange sauce, once it boils, add the cornstarch with water and stir constantly until it thickens.
- 7
Add the fried chicken and coat well with the sauce.
- 8
Serve over a bed of lettuce, sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onion tops.
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