Description
Bright orange flavor and a crunchy texture make this crispy orange chicken a family favorite. Perfect for a quick, homemade meal that tastes like takeout.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 cup Cornflour (Cornstarch)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- Oil for frying (Canola or vegetable oil)
- 1/2 cup Fresh Orange Juice
- 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
- 1/4 cup Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar
- 2 cloves Minced Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Ginger Paste
- 2 tablespoons Green Onions
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces. Pat dry with a paper towel.
- In a bowl, mix the flour, cornflour, salt, and pepper.
- Toss the chicken in the dry mix until each piece gets a light coat.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken in batches until browned and cooked through, about 4โ6 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towel.
- In a small pan, mix orange juice, soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Heat and stir until the sugar melts and the sauce thickens, about 3โ5 minutes.
- Add the fried chicken to the sauce and stir for 1โ2 minutes to coat well.
- Toss in green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot.
Notes
Use chicken thighs for juiciness, dry them well before coating, and avoid crowding the pan while frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg