{"id":44703,"date":"2020-12-10T09:41:59","date_gmt":"2020-12-10T17:41:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/?p=44703"},"modified":"2022-01-13T13:13:57","modified_gmt":"2022-01-13T21:13:57","slug":"better-than-takeout-orange-chicken","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/better-than-takeout-orange-chicken\/","title":{"rendered":"Homemade Orange Chicken"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The most perfect better-than-takeout Orange Chicken is coming your way!! You’ll never be more than 15 minutes away from the perf meal!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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I think we can all agree that the holidays are looking a little different this year!! But that doesn\u2019t mean that this year can\u2019t be special. Maybe we aren\u2019t having a big festive dinner party later this month, and cookie exchanges are obvi not in the cards\u2026 but I\u2019m still determined to make things special for my little family!! And also – I\u2019M HUNGRY!! So bring on the food!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I don\u2019t know about you guys – but we did a LOT of takeout in November. Mostly because we didn\u2019t have a home and were hotel living thanks to the house renovation!! And I overdid it on the ordering. I\u2019m THRILLED to be back in the kitchen and having full control over what goes into my food \/\/ yes I am a control freak. So\u2026 that brings me to this very important Homemade Orange Chicken recipe that should be added to your weekly line up asap! It\u2019s def not the most traditional holiday recipe — but hello it\u2019s homemade orange chicken and everyone is going to think you\u2019re a rock star!! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You\u2019ll be seeing a ton of Florida\u2019s Natural<\/a> orange juice inspired recipes here on WGC over the next few months and I couldn\u2019t be more excited!! These guys bring a fresh-from-the-grove taste to your kitchen and their Florida\u2019s Natural orange juice truly elevates this Better Than Takeout Orange Chicken. SO ON BOARD!!! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Florida\u2019s Natural orange juice is made from one simple ingredient \u2014 Florida oranges (7 different kinds to be exact) \u2014 giving it a straight-from-the-grove taste. We\u2019ve stocked it in the Dalkin fridge for years. My mom and dad have a glass every morning which I am SO WELL AWARE OF these days since we pretty much always start our days with a quick FaceTime to say hello!! There are no artificial flavors or ingredients, and no water, sugar or preservatives which 1: makes it the most delish and 2: makes me feel really good about feeding it to the bebe while I\u2019m pregnant! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Anyways – it\u2019s the star of the show in this Better Than Takeout Orange Chicken!! And spoiler alert – this is legit better than any delivery!! Plus it\u2019s fresh and easy to whip up!! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s talk about a few quick tips for the orange chicken. <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

1: the chicken is easy to prep and no you cannot skip the cornstarch. It\u2019s a vital element in making it crispy!! Also you need to make sure the chicken is blotted TOTALLY dry before adding into the cornstarch egg white mixture otherwise the coating wont stick. This is crucial, especially if the chicken was previously frozen and defrosted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2: you need a LARGE pot for frying and it’s best to fry this in small batches. If you overcrowd the pan and fry too many pieces of chicken at once, the coating will come off. Don’t be afraid to cook the chicken in batches for optimum results. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3: the Florida\u2019s Natural orange juice is the perfect way to make that deliciously savory orange sauce that goes on top. It also gets a little zip from some soy sauce and rice wine vinegar. If you\u2019re anything like me, it might be worth it to double the sauce portion of the recipe so you can drizzle it on your veggies too! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Okay!! Have at it!! Make this when you need a break from your usual holiday cooking and baking and could use something delicious and quick. I recommend whipping this up for a little family game night! Then watch your family members freak out in front of your eyes!!! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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