What is the difference between orange chicken and sweet and sour chicken?
접기Although they are both Asian American dishes made with stir-fried sweet and tangy chicken, orange chicken is more zesty than sweet and sour chicken. The orange flavor in orange chicken stands out on its own, while the sweet and sour chicken is more of a pineapple flavor with hints of apple cider vinegar, ginger, and ketchup. Sweet and sour chicken is less spicy than orange chicken and has a thicker sauce.
Can I use frozen chicken?
접기Yes. You can use frozen chicken in this recipe. If you use frozen chicken, you can skip the sauté step and dump and cook it all for 10 minutes under high pressure. However, this is a faster and easier process, but it does not mean you get a better-tasting orange chicken. I do not recommend this cooking method unless you are in a big hurry and absolutely do not have the time to wait for your chicken to thaw out or to get fresh chicken. The browning and crisping of the fresh chicken, in the beginning, are what gives it the best flavor.
