Orange Chicken
Crispy fried chicken tossed in a sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy orange sauce — a classic Chinese-American dish perfect for dinner.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Deep fryer or large skillet
- Saucepan
- Tongs
- Paper towels
Ingredients
- 500 g boneless chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup orange juice fresh or bottled
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch for slurry
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes optional
- 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Dredge chicken in flour, dip in beaten egg, then coat with cornstarch.
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat.
- Fry chicken pieces until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- In a saucepan, combine orange juice, zest, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and chili flakes.
- Bring to a simmer, then stir in cornstarch slurry to thicken.
- Add fried chicken to the sauce and toss until evenly coated.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 420
- Protein: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fat: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 760mg