Orange Chicken and Lo Mein
Crispy golden chicken coated in a glossy sweet and tangy orange sauce, served with savory vegetable lo mein and fluffy white rice for an easy homemade takeout-style dinner.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Fried and Stir-Fried
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Ingredients
1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 large egg
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp paprika
Vegetable oil, for frying
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
2 tbsp orange zest
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup honey or brown sugar
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tsp fresh grated ginger
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp water
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, optional
12 oz lo mein noodles
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 medium zucchini, cut into thin strips
1 small carrot, julienned
1/2 cup sliced bell pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp honey
1/2 tsp rice vinegar
1/4 tsp black pepper
3 cups cooked white rice
Sliced green onions, for garnish
Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
1. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces.
2. Coat chicken in egg, then flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
3. Fry chicken in hot oil until golden and cooked through.
4. Whisk orange juice, zest, soy sauce, honey, vinegar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
5. Simmer sauce, then stir in cornstarch slurry until thickened.
6. Toss crispy chicken with orange sauce.
7. Cook lo mein noodles and drain.
8. Stir-fry onion, zucchini, carrot, bell pepper, and garlic.
9. Add noodles and remaining sauce ingredients; toss well.
10. Serve orange chicken with lo mein and white rice.
11. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Use chicken thighs for extra tenderness.
Adjust honey and red pepper flakes to taste.
Serve immediately for the crispiest chicken.
Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days.
Reheat chicken in an oven or air fryer for better texture.
Find it online: https://elitesrecipes.com/orange-chicken-and-lo-mein/