Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of homemade Orange Chicken, a dish that perfectly combines crispy fried chicken with a zesty and sweet orange sauce. This easy-to-follow recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or special gatherings, ensuring your meal is both satisfying and impressive. The marinated chicken pieces are double-fried to achieve that irresistible crunch, while the vibrant sauce adds a burst of citrusy goodness. Enjoy this restaurant-quality dish in the comfort of your own home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1½ tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ tablespoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon Chinese chili pepper flakes
- 1 stalk green onion
- Whole dry chili pepper (optional)
- Oil (as needed for cooking)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken thighs in water, baking soda, and salt until absorbed.
- Combine eggs and cornstarch with the marinated chicken, then add oil.
- Heat oil to 375°F in a wok or tall pan.
- Fry chicken pieces in batches until golden brown; drain on paper towels.
- Prepare the sauce by mixing orange juice, zest, ketchup, sugar, vinegar, and cornstarch.
- Stir-fry garlic and chili flakes in a wok; add sauce and cook until bubbly.
- Toss fried chicken in the sauce until well-coated; serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg