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Homemade Orange Chicken & Teriyaki Chicken Fried Rice Recipe

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A flavorful homemade meal combining crispy orange chicken with sweet citrus glaze and savory teriyaki chicken fried rice for a complete takeout-style dish.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4-6 hours
  • Total Time: 5-6 hours
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Frying & Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
  • Diet: Halal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken thighs (for orange chicken)
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup orange marmalade
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken thighs (for teriyaki)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 2 cups uncooked rice
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup peas and carrots
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 2 green onions, chopped

Instructions

  1. Add rice, chicken broth, and peas and carrots to a slow cooker. Cook on low for 2–3 hours.
  2. Add teriyaki chicken ingredients to the slow cooker and cook another 2–3 hours until chicken is done.
  3. In a saucepan, combine marmalade, soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Simmer and thicken with cornstarch slurry.
  4. Coat orange chicken pieces in egg, then flour and cornstarch mixture.
  5. Fry chicken until golden and cooked through.
  6. Toss fried chicken in orange sauce until coated.
  7. Scramble eggs in a pan and mix into cooked rice with soy sauce, butter, oil, and green onions.
  8. Serve orange chicken alongside teriyaki fried rice.

Notes

  • Use chicken thighs for juicier results.
  • Air-fry or bake chicken for a lighter version.
  • Add vegetables like broccoli or peppers for extra nutrition.
  • Store leftovers up to 3 days in the fridge.
  • Reheat with a splash of broth to keep rice moist.

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