Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of homemade Chinese Orange Chicken, a delightful dish that transforms your kitchen into a bustling Asian eatery. This recipe features tender chicken pieces coated in a light, crispy batter and tossed in a luscious sweet and tangy orange sauce. With just 35 minutes from prep to plate, you can enjoy a delicious meal that’s perfect for family dinners or special occasions. Serve it over rice or noodles for a satisfying experience that will impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 eggs
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
- Orange zest from 1 orange
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch for thickening
- Salt
- Oil for frying
- Green onions for garnish
- Additional orange zest for garnish
Instructions
- For the sauce: Combine orange juice, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, garlic powder, and chili flakes in a pot. Heat for 3 minutes. Whisk cornstarch with water to form a paste; add to the sauce and simmer until thickened.
- For the chicken: Mix flour and cornstarch with salt in one dish and whisk eggs in another. Coat each chicken piece first in egg then in flour mixture.
- Fry: Heat oil to 350°F and fry chicken pieces until golden brown (about 2-3 minutes per side). Drain on paper towels.
- Combine: Toss fried chicken with orange sauce and garnish with green onions and orange zest before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 130mg