Baked Orange Chicken Thighs (Print Version)
Crispy panko chicken baked and coated in zesty, homemade orange sauce for a fresh, flavorful meal.
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken
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900 g boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2.5 cm chunks
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120 g panko breadcrumbs
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2 large eggs, beaten
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60 g all-purpose flour
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Cooking spray or vegetable oil for brushing
→ Orange Sauce
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15 ml vegetable oil
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22 g fresh ginger, minced
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6 g garlic, minced
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1 g crushed red pepper flakes
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8 g cornstarch
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30 ml rice wine or dry white wine
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60 ml fresh orange juice
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5 ml sesame oil
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45 ml low-sodium soy sauce
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133 g granulated sugar
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133 ml white vinegar
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Zest from 1 large orange
# Steps:
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Preheat oven to 200°C. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Place panko breadcrumbs in a food processor and pulse several times until fine, resembling standard breadcrumbs.
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Arrange four bowls: one with flour seasoned with salt and pepper, one with beaten eggs, one with processed panko breadcrumbs, and one containing chicken pieces.
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Working with a few pieces at a time, dredge chicken in flour, shake off excess, dip in beaten eggs, coat with panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently for adherence. Place breaded chicken on prepared baking sheet, spaced apart.
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Lightly spray or brush chicken with oil. Bake for 20–25 minutes at 200°C, flipping halfway, until golden and internal temperature reaches 74°C.
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While chicken bakes, heat vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes, stirring constantly for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Add cornstarch, rice wine, orange juice, sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, and orange zest. Whisk to combine. Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer, and cook 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens to coat a spoon. Remove from heat.
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Transfer hot baked chicken to a large bowl. Pour warm orange sauce over and gently toss until evenly coated. Serve immediately.
# Notes:
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For maximum crispness, ensure chicken is spaced well on the baking sheet and coated evenly with breadcrumbs before baking.
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The orange sauce can be made ahead and gently reheated before tossing with the baked chicken.