Description
This Chinese Orange Chicken recipe is a flavorful and crispy dish that rivals your favorite takeout version. Tender chicken pieces are coated in a tangy orange sauce, creating a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- Vegetable oil for frying
For the Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
- 1 cup orange juice
- Zest of 1 orange
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- Sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Coat chicken pieces with cornstarch and flour, then dip in beaten eggs.
- Fry the Chicken: Fry coated chicken until golden and crispy; drain on paper towels.
- Make the Sauce: Sauté ginger, garlic, and chili flakes, then add orange juice, zest, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar. Thicken with cornstarch mixture.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Toss fried chicken in the sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving hot.
Notes
- For a healthier option, consider baking or air-frying the chicken.
- Adjust sugar or vinegar for personalized sweetness or tanginess.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
