Orange Chicken
The ultimate comfort food Orange Chicken is a crispy delight coated in a sweet and tangy sauce, perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. With its irresistible flavor and satisfying crunch, this dish will have you craving more. Try making it tonight for a delicious family meal!
Equipment
- Skillet
- Whisk
- Frying Pan
- Mixing Bowl
- Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups orange juice
- 1 cup sugar
- 0.25 cups rice vinegar or white vinegar
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon ginger
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- orange zest from 1 orange orange zest
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 eggs
- 0.67 cup cornstarch
- 0.67 cup all-purpose flour
- oil for frying
- garnish with green onions and orange zest
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine orange juice, sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and red chili flakes. Cook for about three minutes on medium heat, stirring occasionally until well blended and bubbly.
- In a separate bowl, mix two tablespoons of cornstarch with two tablespoons of cold water to form a paste. This will be your thickening agent.
- Add the cornstarch paste to the orange mixture in the saucepan and cook until thickened, about five minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the orange zest.
- In a shallow dish, combine flour, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt. Mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs until combined. Dip each piece of chicken in the egg mixture and then coat with the flour mixture.
- Pour 2-3 inches of oil into a skillet and heat over medium-high to 350°F. Carefully add the chicken to the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about two to three minutes.
- Remove the fried chicken and let it drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining pieces.
- Toss the fried chicken in the warm orange sauce until well-coated.
- Garnish with green onions and additional orange zest before serving.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftover Orange Chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
- Reheating: Reheat in the microwave or in a skillet over low heat for a yummy lunch or leftover dinner.