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Orange Chicken

The Cheesecake Factory Orange Chicken Recipe

The Cheesecake Factory orange chicken is a delicious crispy fried chicken covered in a sweet and spicy orange sauce. The sauce is made with orange and lemon juice along with some sugar, sauces, spices, and some zest.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course copycat
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 1690 kcal

Equipment

  • 2 Medium Bowls
  • Deep Fryer
  • Large Saucepan
  • Small Bowl
  • Serving Bowl
  • Paper Towels
  • Whisk
  • Tongs

Ingredients
  

For The Chicken

  • 2 pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (cut into 1 ½-inch pieces)
  • 1 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 Eggs (beaten)
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground Black Pepper
  • Vegetable Oil (for frying)

For The Orange Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons Orange Juice (freshly squeezed)
  • ¼ cup Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest (grated)
  • ½ teaspoon Ginger (minced)
  • 1 ½ cups Water
  • 2 ½ tablespoons Soy Sauce
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 3 tablespoons tablespoons Cornstarch (mixed with 2 tablespoons water)
  • ¼ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes

Instructions
 

  • Take two medium bowls and add beaten egg into it. In another bowl, add flour, salt, and pepper, and mix.
  • Now, dip the chicken pieces in the eggs and then dredge the pieces in the flour.
  • Place the pieces in a deep-fryer in which the oil has been preheated to 360℉. Fry the pieces until they are golden. Then, take them out and drain the excess oil over paper towels.
  • Now, take a large saucepan and pour the water, soy sauce, orange, and lemon juice into it. After that, add orange zest, garlic powder, ginger, and brown sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves and bring this mixture to a boil.
  • After that, add the cornstarch and water mixture slowly into the sauce and keep stirring until the sauce thickens. Then, remove the pan from heat.
  • Add the chicken to a serving bowl and pour the sauce over it. Toss the chicken so that it gets evenly coated. Top it with some red pepper flakes and serve with some hot rice and steamed veggies.

Nutrition

Calories: 1690kcal | Carbohydrates: 218g | Protein: 74g | Fat: 59g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 155mg | Sodium: 2780mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 77g
Keyword Orange Chicken, The Cheesecake Factory, The Cheesecake Factory Orange Chicken
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