Orange Chicken Recipe
A crispy, tangy, and sweet Orange Chicken Recipe made with golden-fried chicken bites tossed in a flavorful orange sauce — just like your favorite takeout!
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Wok or deep frying pan
- Whisk
- Tongs
- Saucepan
- Paper towels
Ingredients
- 500 g boneless chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 2 eggs beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
- For the Orange Sauce:
- 1 cup orange juice fresh or store-bought
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water slurry
- 1 tsp grated orange zest
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp ginger minced
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Coat the chicken pieces in cornstarch, then dip into beaten eggs.
- Deep fry until golden brown and crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In a saucepan, heat sesame oil and sauté garlic and ginger.
- Add orange juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and orange zest. Stir well.
- Add the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens.
- Toss the fried chicken in the orange sauce until evenly coated.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped spring onions (optional).
- Serve hot with steamed rice.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Protein: 25g
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 720mg