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Oven Baked Orange Chicken

A healthier take on classic orange chicken with crispy baked chicken pieces tossed in a sweet and tangy citrus sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese-American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 chicken breasts cubed
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup flour
  • 0.5 cup cornstarch
Sauce
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce
  • 0.5 cup sugar

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Coat chicken in egg and flour mixture.
  3. Bake 20–25 minutes until crispy.
  4. Prepare orange sauce and thicken.
  5. Toss chicken in sauce and serve.

Notes

Serve immediately for best texture.