Description
Enjoy the delicious flavors of homemade Orange Chicken with this easy recipe. Tender chicken pieces are coated in a crispy cornstarch crust, then tossed in a sweet and tangy orange sauce. Perfect for a quick and tasty Asian-inspired meal!
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup cornstarch
2 large eggs, beaten
vegetable oil for frying
For the Orange Sauce:
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon orange zest
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
2 green onions, sliced
sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Dip in beaten eggs, then coat in cornstarch. Fry in oil until golden brown.
- Make the Orange Sauce: Combine orange juice, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and zest in a saucepan. Thicken with cornstarch slurry.
- Combine and Serve: Toss fried chicken in sauce. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with rice.
Notes
- For a lighter version, bake the chicken at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes before tossing in the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
