Description
This Chinese Orange Chicken recipe features crispy chicken tossed in a bright and sweet orange sauce, perfect for a quick homemade takeout meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Chicken Thighs (Boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1/2 cup Cornstarch (For coating the chicken)
- 1 cup Vegetable Oil (For frying)
- 1/2 cup Fresh Orange Juice (Freshly squeezed for the best flavor)
- 1/4 cup Soy Sauce (Low-sodium is preferred)
- 1/4 cup Sugar (To balance the citrus tang)
- 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar (For extra tanginess)
- 1 tbsp Sesame Oil (For an authentic flavor)
- 1 clove Garlic, minced (For the sauce)
- 1 tbsp Ginger, grated (For the sauce)
Instructions
- Coat the chicken pieces in cornstarch.
- Heat the oil until hot, then fry the chicken in small batches until golden brown and crisp. Remove and let drain on paper towels.
- In a separate pan, mix orange juice, soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Heat over medium and bring to a light simmer. Stir until the sauce thickens a little.
- Add the fried chicken to the sauce. Toss until each piece gets a shine. Cook for 2 to 3 more minutes so the sauce sticks well.
Notes
Serve this chicken over white or brown rice, and consider adding steamed broccoli or snap peas on the side. For best crispiness, serve immediately after cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg