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Better Than Takeout Orange Chicken

Estimated Nutritional Profile
Nutrient Quantity
Protein (g)200.2504
Energy (kCal)2649.7788
Carbohydrates (g)256.5546
Total fats (g)89.313
Temporal Sequence of Cooking Processes
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    Utensils Used
    | 1. 1. Combine flour, salt, and pepper. Dip chicken in egg mixture and shake in flour mixture to coat. Deep fry chicken in batches at 375°F in a deep fryer (or use a wok) until completely cooked. | 2. 2. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan combine 1 ½ cups water, lemon juice, orange juice, rice vinegar, and soy sauce. Blend well over medium heat for a few minutes. Stir in brown sugar, orange zest, ginger garlic, and onion. Bring to a boil. | 3. 3. Combine 3 tablespoons of cornstarch with 1/4 cup of water and mix thoroughly. Slowly stir cornstarch mixture into sauce until it thickens. Pour sauce over breaded chicken, and if desired add red pepper flakes and garnish with green onions. Serve with some rice and a salad and enjoy. | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Estimated Nutritional Profile for Ingredients
    Ingredient Name Quantity Unit State Energy (kcal) Carbohydrates Protein (g) Total Lipid (Fat) (g)
    chicken breast 2 lbs boneless skinless cut 1560.3596 0.0 189.1482 83.9147
    purpose flour 1 1/2 1/2 - - - -
    egg 1 71.5 0.36 6.28 4.755
    salt 1/4 teaspoon - - - -
    pepper 1/4 teaspoon 1.4432 0.3677 0.0597 0.0187
    oil - - - -
    water 1 1/2 cups 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
    lemon juice 2 tablespoons 6.71 2.1045 0.1067 0.0732
    orange juice 1/2 cup 55.8 12.895999999999999 0.868 0.248
    rice vinegar 1/3 cup - - - -
    soy sauce 2 1/2 1/2 21.2 1.972 3.2560000000000002 0.228
    orange zest 1 tablespoon grated - - - -
    brown sugar 1 cup 836.0 215.798 0.264 0.0
    gingerroot 1/2 teaspoon minced - - - -
    garlic 1/2 teaspoon minced 2.086 0.4628 0.08900000000000001 0.006999999999999999
    green onion 2 tablespoons chopped 3.24 0.6888 0.1164 0.0564
    red pepper flake 1/4 teaspoon - - - -
    cornstarch 3 tablespoons 91.44 21.9048 0.0624 0.012
    water 2 tablespoons 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

    - Means that suitable USDA nutrition profile could not be mapped for this ingredient-unit combination.



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