Dinner for 5

Chinese Orange Chicken with eggs

Name: Chinese Orange Chicken with eggs
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth; 1 tbsp finely grated orange zest; 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice; 1/3 cup white vinegar; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 tsp dried ginger; 2 tbsp grated yellow onion; 2 cloves garlic; 1 tsp sriracha hot sauce (optional); freshly ground black or white pepper (optional); 1 1/4 cups + 2 tbsp cornstarch; 2 tbsp cold water; 2 large eggs; vegetable or peanut oil (optional); chopped green onions and sesame seeds (optional)

$6.70for 470 minServes 5

Breaded chicken pieces fry until crisp, then simmer briefly in a tangy orange sauce with garlic, onion, and ginger.

Photo: cookingclassy.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Chicken breast, 1.5 lb$3.49/lb typical	1.5 lb	$5.24Typical price
	Broth, 8.25 oz$0.07/oz typical	8.25 oz	$0.58Typical price
	Oranges, a little$1.49/lb typical	a little	$0.03Typical price
	Juice, 4.25 oz$0.04/oz typical	4.25 oz	$0.17Typical price
	Fresh ginger, a little$0.40/oz typical	a little	$0.01Typical price
	Onions, a little$1.29/lb typical	a little	$0.05Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
	Eggs, 2$0.30 each typical	2	$0.60Typical price
	Green onions, 0.25$1.19 each typical	0.25	$0.30Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$8.37

Swaps

Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

VinegarSoy sauceSugar and brown sugarDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil

Not included in the cost.

70 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
5servings as written
$typical cost tier

Chinese Dairy-free High-protein Budget Family Dinners

Typical price

$1.67 per serving$6.70 for 4

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The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 tbsp finely grated orange zest
1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1/3 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 tsp dried ginger
2 tbsp grated yellow onion
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp sriracha hot sauce (optional)
freshly ground black or white pepper (optional)
1 1/4 cups + 2 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp cold water
2 large eggs
vegetable or peanut oil (optional)
chopped green onions and sesame seeds (optional)

Steps

Whisk the broth, orange zest, orange juice, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, ginger, onion, garlic, and sriracha in a saucepan.
Bring the sauce to a boil over medium heat, then simmer for 20 minutes.
Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces, season with pepper if using, and coat them with 1 1/4 cups cornstarch.
Whisk the eggs with 2 tablespoons cornstarch, dip in the chicken, and coat the pieces again with the remaining cornstarch.
Heat oil in a deep 12-inch skillet to 350 F and fry the chicken in batches for 5 to 7 minutes until 165 F inside.
Mix the remaining 2 tablespoons cornstarch with cold water, stir it into the sauce, and cook for 2 minutes until thick.
Toss the fried chicken with the hot orange sauce and cook for 2 minutes.

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