Orange Chicken

Orange chicken is a sweet and slightly spicy dish consisting of deep-fried chicken coated in a glossy orange-flavored sauce. The sauce typically includes orange juice, orange zest, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and chili paste or cayenne pepper. This dish is a popular item on the menu of American Chinese restaurants and is often considered a regional variation of Chinese cuisine, particularly influenced by American tastes. The exact origins of orange chicken are unclear, but it is widely believed to have been popularized by the Panda Express restaurant chain in the 1980s. In Hebrew, it is known as טריוויה של עוף בתפוח. Similar dishes with citrus-based sauces exist in various cuisines, such as lemon chicken in Cantonese cuisine and sweet and sour chicken, which is more commonly found in Chinese restaurants worldwide. The dish is often served with steamed rice or noodles, making it a hearty and flavorful meal.