Orange Chicken Cheesecake Factory Recipe

Orange Chicken is a popular dish at The Cheesecake Factory known for its sweet and tangy flavors. This recipe combines the classic flavors of orange chicken with a creamy cheesecake twist, creating a unique and delicious dessert that is sure to impress your guests.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 16 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1 tbsp orange zest
• 1/4 cup orange marmalade
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
• Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions: How to Cook Orange Chicken Cheesecake Factory

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs, orange juice, and orange zest, and mix until well combined.
4. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust in the springform pan. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the center is almost set.
5. While the cheesecake is baking, prepare the orange chicken sauce. In a saucepan, combine the orange marmalade, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and water. Bring to a simmer.
6. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with a little water to create a slurry. Slowly pour the slurry into the saucepan, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.
7. In a separate pan, heat vegetable oil for frying. Dip the diced chicken breasts in cornstarch and fry until golden brown and cooked through.
8. Toss the fried chicken in the orange sauce until well coated.
9. Once the cheesecake is done baking, let it cool completely. Top the cheesecake with the orange chicken mixture.
10. Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
11. Slice and enjoy your unique and delicious Orange Chicken Cheesecake Factory-inspired dessert!