Description
Indulge in the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors with this delicious Orange Chicken recipe. Crispy chicken bites coated in a flavorful orange sauce make for a delightful Chinese-inspired meal that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Orange Sauce:
- ½ cup orange juice (freshly squeezed or bottled)
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper, coat in cornstarch, then dip in beaten eggs. Fry in batches until golden and cooked through.
- Make the Orange Sauce: Combine orange juice, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, zest, garlic, ginger, and red pepper in a saucepan. Thicken with cornstarch mixture. Stir in sesame oil.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Toss cooked chicken in the sauce until well coated. Serve over rice.
Notes
- Using fresh orange juice and zest enhances the sauce’s brightness.
- For crispier chicken, fry in small batches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
