This homemade orange sauce recipe comes together in about 10 minutes and tastes better than anything from a takeout container.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS ORANGE CHICKEN SAUCE
This orange sauce works on more than just chicken, like shrimp, tofu, salmon, or vegetables.
INGREDIENTS
For this recipe you need: Oil, Chili flakes, Garlic, Ginger, Sugar, Brown sugar, Orange juice, White distilled vinegar, Soy sauce, Cornstarch slurry, Sesame oil, and Green onion
Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic, minced ginger, and chili flakes. Sauté for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
STEP 1: SAUTÉ THE AROMATICS
Stir in the white sugar, brown sugar, orange juice, white distilled vinegar, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
STEP 2: ADD THE LIQUIDS AND SUGARS
Give the cornstarch slurry a quick stir to make sure it's fully mixed, then pour it into the simmering sauce while stirring continuously.
STEP 3: THICKEN WITH CORNSTARCH SLURRY
Add the fried chicken (or your protein of choice) to the sauce and toss until every piece is evenly coated in the glossy glaze.
STEP 4: TOSS AND SERVE
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