Description
Crispy homemade Orange Chicken, reminiscent of your favorite takeout dish, is a delightful way to enjoy sweet and tangy flavors right in your kitchen. This easy recipe features tender chicken pieces that are deep-fried to a perfect golden brown and coated in a luscious orange sauce made from scratch. Itβs a fantastic choice for family dinners or gatherings, offering a delicious taste without overwhelming spice levels. Serve it over fluffy rice or alongside noodles for a satisfying meal everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 egg
- 1 Tbsp sunflower oil
- 3/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup white distilled vinegar
- 1/2 cup cane sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic (crushed)
- 1 Tbsp orange juice concentrate
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, whisk together the egg, sunflower oil, salt, and pepper. Gradually mix in cornstarch and flour until well combined.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350Β°F (175Β°C). Coat each chicken piece in the egg mixture and fry in batches until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- In a saucepan, mix white vinegar, cane sugar, water, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, garlic, ginger zest, and orange juice concentrate over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
- Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry; add to the saucepan and stir until thickened.
- Toss fried chicken in the sauce until well coated. Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For extra crispiness, consider double frying the chicken. Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli for added nutrition.