8 June, 2023

Orange / Gen. Tso Chicken

Name: Orange / Gen. Tso Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 lb. B/S Chicken Thighs (cubed); 2 Tbsp. Cornstarch; ½ cup Orange Juice; 2 Tbsp. Brown Sugar; 1 Tbsp. Soy Sauce; 1 Tbsp. Rice Wine Vinegar ((Optional - White Distilled)); ¼ tsp. Ground Ginger; Dash Red Pepper Flakes; Zest of 1 Orange; 2 tsp. Cornstarch; 2 tsp. Water; ⅓ cup Low Sodium Chicken Stock; 1 tsp. Dark Soy Sauce; 1 Tbsp. Soy Sauce; 3½ Tbsp. Brown Sugar; ½ tsp. Rice Wine Vinegar ((Optional - White Distilled)); 2 tsp. Cornstarch; 2 tsp. Water; Green Onions (chopped); Sesame Seeds

Posted in : Chicken on June 8, 2023 by : MikeZ

Orange / Gen. Tso Chicken

Air Fryer Chicken covered in an sweet orange citrus or tangy sauce.

Cuisine Chinese, Oriental

Keyword Chicken

Method Air Fryer

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Equipment

Air Fryer
Large Mixing Bowl
Small Saucepan

INGREDIENTS

FOR CHICKEN

1 lb. B/S Chicken Thighs - cubed
2 Tbsp. Cornstarch

FOR THE ORANGE SAUCE

½ cup Orange Juice
2 Tbsp. Brown Sugar
1 Tbsp. Soy Sauce
1 Tbsp. Rice Wine Vinegar - (Optional – White Distilled)
¼ tsp. Ground Ginger
Dash Red Pepper Flakes
Zest of 1 Orange
2 tsp. Cornstarch
2 tsp. Water

FOR GENERAL TSO SAUCE

⅓ cup Low Sodium Chicken Stock
1 tsp. Dark Soy Sauce
1 Tbsp. Soy Sauce
3½ Tbsp. Brown Sugar
½ tsp. Rice Wine Vinegar - (Optional – White Distilled)
2 tsp. Cornstarch
2 tsp. Water

OPTIONAL TO SERVE

Green Onions - chopped
Sesame Seeds

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat Air Fryer to 400°F.

Cook Chicken

Combine chicken pieces and cornstarch in a bowl and mix until chicken is fully coated. Do not overly coat.
Cook chicken for 7-9 minutes shaking halfway.

Prepare Sauce

Combine the orange juice, brown sugar, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, red pepper flakes, and orange zest into a small saucepan on medium heat. (See note)
Bring mixture to a simmer and simmer for 5 minutes.
Mix cornstarch and water together in a small bowl and add it to the sauce.
Simmer for 1 minute while stirring then immediately remove from heat.
Remove chicken from the air fryer and combine with sauce.
Top with green onions and sesame seeds if desired and enjoy immediately!