Orange Chicken Fried Rice (Print-Friendly Version)
Chunks of chicken in orange sauce over bacon fried rice, loaded with vegetables and green onions.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ For the Chicken
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450 g boneless, skinless chicken breast
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
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Garlic powder, to taste
→ For the Breading
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65 g all-purpose flour
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65 g cornstarch
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1 tsp salt
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1 tsp black pepper
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp paprika
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1 tsp chili powder
→ For the Fried Rice
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2 tbsp butter
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Sesame oil or neutral oil, as needed
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4 strips bacon, chopped
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330 g uncooked long grain white rice
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340 g frozen mixed vegetables
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Low sodium soy sauce, to taste
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4 large eggs, whisked
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Chopped green onions, for garnish
→ For Serving
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Store-bought orange sauce
# How to Make It:
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Cook 330 g of uncooked long grain white rice according to package instructions. Once cooked, transfer rice to a container and refrigerate to cool completely.
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Cut chicken breast into small cubes. Season the cubes with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
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In a large bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and chili powder.
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Toss the seasoned chicken cubes in the flour and cornstarch mixture until evenly coated. Shake off excess breading and place on a plate.
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Heat 2 tablespoons of oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown and thoroughly cooked on all sides. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
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Add chopped bacon to the hot skillet and cook until crisp, stirring frequently.
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Add cooled cooked rice and frozen mixed vegetables to the skillet with bacon. Add more oil as needed and stir to combine.
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Season rice with additional salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Add 2 tablespoons of low sodium soy sauce, adjusting to taste.
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Create a well in the centre of the skillet, pour in the whisked eggs, and stir until eggs are just set. Mix eggs evenly through the rice mixture.
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Continue stir-frying until the rice reaches the desired texture and is heated through. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
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Toss the cooked chicken with orange sauce. Serve the chicken over the fried rice and garnish with chopped green onions.
# Extra Information:
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For best texture, ensure the rice is thoroughly chilled before frying to avoid clumping.
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A large wok yields the crispiest fried rice, but two skillets may be used if needed.