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Baked Cod with Orange Sauce

Flaky white fish meets bright citrus sauce in thirty minutes, no special skills required. That buttery orange glaze pooling around the cod makes the whole thing worth the minimal effort.

This recipe for Easy Orange Chicken is a quick and easy way to make your favorite takeout dish at home. A cornstarch batter makes the chicken crispy, and then it is tossed in an orange sauce that is both sweet and sour.

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces. Salt and pepper to taste. 1 cup cornstarch. 2 eggs, beaten. 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. 3/4 cup orange juice. 1/4 cup soy sauce. 1/3 cup brown sugar. 1/4 cup rice vinegar. 1 teaspoon minced ginger. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water. Sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish optional.

Instructions: Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Dredge chicken in cornstarch, then dip in beaten eggs. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes per side. In a separate saucepan, combine orange juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic. Bring to a simmer. Stir in cornstarch mixture and cook until sauce has thickened, about 2-3 minutes. Pour sauce over cooked chicken in the skillet, tossing to coat evenly. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired. Serve hot over rice or noodles.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

This recipe for Chinese orange chicken has just the right amount of sweet, savory, and sour flavors. Fresh orange juice and zest, soy sauce, and other fragrant ingredients are used to make a tasty orange sauce that coats crispy chicken pieces.

Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces. 1/2 cup cornstarch. 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. 3 cloves garlic, minced. 1 tablespoon ginger, minced. 1/2 cup orange juice. 1/4 cup soy sauce. 1/4 cup rice vinegar. 1/4 cup brown sugar. 2 teaspoons orange zest. 1 teaspoon sesame oil. 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional. Green onions, sliced for garnish. Sesame seeds for garnish.

Instructions: Toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch in a bowl until they are well covered. Put vegetable oil in a large skillet and heat it over medium-high heat. It will take about 4 to 5 minutes per side to cook the chicken until it is golden brown and fully cooked. Take the chicken out of the pan and set it aside. Put the garlic and ginger in the same pan and cook for one to two minutes, until the smell is nice. To the pan, add orange juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, orange zest, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes, if you want to use them. Mix everything together well, then bring it to a simmer. Add the cooked chicken back to the pan and mix it around in the sauce. For another two to three minutes, until everything is hot and the sauce has thickened. Before serving, top with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Place hot on top of noodles or rice. Have fun!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Enjoy the flavors of takeout at home with this easy vegan recipe for chickpeas cooked in a delicious homemade orange sauce. The tangy sweetness of the orange sauce complements the hearty chickpeas perfectly, creating a dish that's both satisfying and full of flavor.

Ingredients: 2 cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed. 1 cup orange juice. 2 tablespoons soy sauce. 2 tablespoons maple syrup. 1 tablespoon cornstarch. 1 teaspoon sesame oil.

Instructions: Mix orange juice, soy sauce, maple syrup, and cornstarch together in a small bowl with a whisk. On medium heat, warm up the sesame oil in a big pan. Put the chickpeas in the pan and cook them for 5 minutes, stirring every now and then. Add the orange sauce to the pan with the chickpeas. For another 5 to 7 minutes, or until the sauce gets thicker and covers the chickpeas, keep cooking. If you want, you can serve it hot with sesame seeds and green onions on top.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes