"If Chinese orange chicken is one of your takeout favorites, save some money by making it at home! Oven "Fried" Orange Chicken is an easy orange chicken recipe that's baked instead of fried, so it's a no-guilt and less messy alternative. This oven baked chicken tastes just like your favorite restaurant's version - the chicken is crispy with a flavorful orange sauce. It's the perfect weeknight meal for when that takeout craving strikes...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts
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2 eggs, beaten
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2 cups Panko-style breadcrumbs
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1/2 cup flour
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1 1/2 cups fresh squeezed orange juice
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1 teaspoon orange zest
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1/4 cup soy sauce
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3 tablespoons light brown sugar
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3 tablespoons Mirin (rice wine)
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1 1/2 tablespoons Siracha
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3 garlic cloves, very finely minced
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1 1/2 teaspoons finely mince fresh ginger
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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Toasted sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onion for garnish
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Cooked white rice for serving