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Love orange chicken? Try these 6 dishes next
If you love orange chicken, order General Tso’s chicken next (97/100 flavor match), then Korean fried chicken and tonkatsu. Orange chicken is sweet, crunchy and rich, and these dishes share that profile.
General Tso’s chicken: rich and sweet fried dish, like orange chicken.
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Flavor profile
- Rich
- 3 out of 5
- Savory
- 3 out of 5
- Spicy
- 1 out of 5
- Tangy
- 3 out of 5
- Sweet
- 5 out of 5
- Fresh
- 0 out of 5
- Smoky
- 0 out of 5
- Crunch
- 4 out of 5
Chinese American · fried dish
6 dishes to try if you love orange chicken
- MATCHGeneral Tso’s chickenRich and sweet fried dish, like orange chicken.Chinese American · fried dish
- MATCHKorean fried chickenRich and sweet fried dish, like orange chicken, but spicier and less tangy.Korean · fried dish
- MATCHTonkatsuRich and crunchy fried dish, like orange chicken, but less sweet.Japanese · fried dish
- MATCHChicken parmesanRich and tangy fried dish, like orange chicken, but less sweet.Italian American · fried dish
- MATCHJapanese curryRich and sweet, like orange chicken, but softer and less tangy.Japanese · curry
- MATCHPad thaiTangy and sweet, like orange chicken, but fresher and smokier.Thai · noodle dish
Scores on this page compare editorial flavor profiles between dishes and are the same for everyone. They are not personal app match scores or ratings of a restaurant’s preparation. Recipes and menus vary. How these flavor scores work.
Orange chicken vs its closest matches
Orange chicken vs General Tso’s chicken
97/100 flavor match
General Tso’s chicken is richer (4 vs 3), spicier (2 vs 1) and less tangy (2 vs 3) than orange chicken. The two rate the same on savoriness, sweetness, freshness, smoke and crunch.
Orange chicken vs Korean fried chicken
80/100 flavor match
Korean fried chicken is spicier (3 vs 1), less tangy (1 vs 3), less sweet (3 vs 5) and richer (4 vs 3) than orange chicken, and differs on 2 more traits. The two rate the same on freshness and smoke.
Orange chicken vs tonkatsu
78/100 flavor match
Tonkatsu is less sweet (2 vs 5), richer (4 vs 3), more savory (4 vs 3) and milder (0 vs 1) than orange chicken, and differs on 3 more traits. The two rate the same on smoke.
Numbers are Palytt's editorial 0 to 5 trait ratings, written as the match first and the dish you love second.
How to order orange chicken
What it is
Orange chicken is battered, fried chicken tossed in a sticky sweet-and-tangy orange glaze with a little chili, a Chinese American takeout staple.
Ordering tip
Eat it fresh; the crust softens in the sauce within minutes. Steamed rice balances the sweetness.
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What dishes are similar to orange chicken?
If you like orange chicken, try General Tso’s chicken, Korean fried chicken and tonkatsu. General Tso’s chicken is the closest flavor match (97/100): rich and sweet fried dish, like orange chicken.
What does orange chicken taste like?
Orange chicken is battered, fried chicken tossed in a sticky sweet-and-tangy orange glaze with a little chili, a Chinese American takeout staple. Its strongest traits: sweet, crunchy, rich.
What should I order if I want something like orange chicken but different?
Try Korean fried chicken: rich and sweet fried dish, like orange chicken, but spicier and less tangy. It scores 80/100 against orange chicken on flavor.
How is orange chicken different from General Tso’s chicken?
General Tso’s chicken is richer (4 vs 3), spicier (2 vs 1) and less tangy (2 vs 3) than orange chicken. The two rate the same on savoriness, sweetness, freshness, smoke and crunch. Ratings are 0 to 5, written as General Tso’s chicken vs orange chicken. Overall it scores 97/100 against orange chicken on flavor.
How are these food matches scored?
Each dish has a flavor profile rated 0 to 5 on richness, savoriness, heat, tang, sweetness, freshness, smoke and crunch. The match score compares two profiles and gives a small boost to dishes eaten the same way, like two noodle soups. In the Palytt app, your match score uses your own taste instead.
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