Chinese Orange Chicken
Chinese Orange Chicken is a crispy fried chicken dish coatedin a sweet, tangy orange sauce with hints of garlic and ginger, finished withsesame seeds and green onions. It’s a quick, delicious meal that tastes justlike (or better than) takeout.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Boneless Chicken Breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ cup Cornstarch
- 2 Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 cup Orange Juice freshly squeezed
- Zest of 1 Orange
- ⅓ cup Soy Sauce
- ¼ cup Rice Vinegar
- ¼ cup Honey
- 4 to 5 Garlic Cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger minced
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- Sesame Seeds
- Sliced Green Onions
Instructions
- In a bowl, season chicken pieces with salt and black pepper.
- Place cornstarch and beaten eggs in separate bowls. Dip each piece of chicken into the cornstarch, then into the beaten eggs, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken in batches for about 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- In a saucepan, combine orange juice, orange zest, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, and ginger. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Stir in the cornstarch-water slurry and cook for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens to a glossy consistency.
- Add fried chicken to the sauce and toss until evenly coated.
- Serve over steamed rice and garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
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Recipe Tips
For extra crispy chicken, you can use cornstarch-and-flour blend for dredging, and double-fry the chicken pieces. This keeps them crunchy even after tossing in the sauce.
