Name: Cheesecake Factory Orange Chicken (Standard)
Prep time: 24 min
Cook time: 36 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs Boneless skinless chicken thighs - cut into 1 inch pieces; 1/2 cup Cornstarch; 1/4 cup All-purpose flour; 1 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Black pepper; 1/2 cup Orange juice; 1/4 cup Rice vinegar; 1/4 cup Sugar; 2 tbsp Soy sauce; 1 tbsp Ketchup; 1 tbsp Cornstarch; 1 tsp Ginger-grated; 1 clove Garlic-minced; 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes; 1 cup Cornstarch; 2 Green onions-sliced; 1 tbsp Sesame seeds

Recipe tier

A simplified version of the popular Cheesecake Factory dish, made with readily available ingredients and straightforward techniques.

Total 1h

Serves 4

Steps 7

Ingredients 17

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Chicken
1.5 lbs 680 g Boneless skinless chicken thighs - cut into 1 inch pieces
cup 60 g Cornstarch
cup 30 g All-purpose flour
1 tsp 5 mL Salt
tsp 2.5 mL Black pepper
Sauce
cup 120 mL Orange juice
cup 60 mL Rice vinegar
cup 50 g Sugar
2 tbsp 30 mL Soy sauce
1 tbsp 15 mL Ketchup
1 tbsp 15 mL Cornstarch
1 tsp 5 mL Ginger-grated
1 clove 1 g Garlic-minced
tsp 1.25 mL Red pepper flakes
Coating
1 cup 120 g Cornstarch
Garnish
2 2 Green onions-sliced
1 tbsp 15 mL Sesame seeds

Equipment

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Instructions

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In a bowl, combine all Chicken ingredients and mix well.
Heat oil for frying (about 2 inches deep) to 350°F (175°C).
Dredge chicken pieces in Coating, ensuring they are fully coated.
Fry chicken in batches for 4-5 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
In a saucepan, combine all Sauce ingredients. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened (about 3-5 minutes).
Add fried chicken to the Sauce and toss to coat evenly.
Garnish with Green onions and Sesame seeds. Serve immediately with rice.