Description
A sweet, tangy, and crispy orange chicken dish bursting with flavor golden fried chicken bites tossed in a glossy orange glaze for the ultimate takeout-style comfort meal.
Ingredients
1 lb boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup flour
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
Oil for frying
1 cup orange juice
1/4 cup sugar
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
1 tbsp orange zest
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
1. In a bowl, season chicken with salt and pepper.
2. Coat chicken pieces in cornstarch and flour mixture.
3. Dip each piece in beaten egg, then coat again lightly with flour mixture.
4. Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat and fry chicken until golden and crispy; drain on paper towels.
5. In a saucepan, combine orange juice, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, orange zest, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.
6. Bring to a simmer and add cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce.
7. Toss fried chicken in the orange sauce until evenly coated.
8. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
For extra crispiness, double-fry the chicken.
Add a touch of honey for a richer sweetness.
Serve over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: orange chicken, crispy chicken, takeout recipe, Chinese-style chicken, sweet and tangy