Orange Chicken
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of homemade Orange Chicken, a delightful dish that captures the essence of your favorite Chinese takeout right in your kitchen. This recipe features succulent pieces of chicken coated in a crispy shell, enveloped by a luscious sweet and tangy orange sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, it’s quick to prepare and can be customized to your preferred spice level. Serve it up with fluffy white rice or crispy fried rice for a satisfying meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- ¼ cup water
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon oil (any neutral oil is fine)
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1½ tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ tablespoon garlic (minced)
- ½ teaspoon Chinese chili pepper flakes
- 1 stalk green onion (thinly sliced)
- Oil (as needed for cooking)
Instructions
- In a bowl, marinate chicken thighs with water, baking soda, and salt. Mix until absorbed.
- Combine eggs and cornstarch with the marinated chicken until coated.
- Heat oil in a wok to 375°F and fry chicken pieces in batches until golden brown (about 4-6 minutes each).
- Prepare the sauce by mixing orange juice, zest, ketchup, sugar, vinegar, and cornstarch; cook until thickened.
- Toss fried chicken in the sauce and serve hot with rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
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