Description
This Orange Chicken Recipe is a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors, making it an irresistible dish for dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- Vegetable oil for frying
For the Sauce:
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (for thickening)
- Sliced green onions and sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken:
- In a shallow dish, combine cornstarch, flour, salt, and black pepper.
- Dip the chicken pieces into the beaten eggs, then coat with the cornstarch mixture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken pieces until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
- Make the Sauce:
- In a saucepan, combine orange juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, orange zest, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook until the sauce has thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Combine and Serve:
- Add the fried chicken pieces to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Tips:
- For extra crispiness, double-fry the chicken pieces by frying them a second time for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- You can add vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli to the dish for added nutrition and color.