Orange Chicken
This homemade Orange Chicken is a vibrant dish that captures the essence of your favorite Chinese takeout in the comfort of your own kitchen. With tender, crispy chicken thighs enveloped in a sweet and tangy orange sauce, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. The delightful combination of zesty flavors and satisfying crunch will have your family coming back for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1½ tablespoons white vinegar
- ½ tablespoon garlic (minced)
- ½ teaspoon Chinese chili pepper flakes
- ½ cup cornstarch
- Cooking oil
- ¼ cup water
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon oil (any neutral oil is fine)
- 1 stalk green onion (thinly sliced, white and green parts separated)
- Whole dry chili pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken with water, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl until absorbed.
- Add eggs and cornstarch, mixing until well combined.
- Heat oil in a wok to 375°F.
- Prepare the sauce by mixing orange juice, zest, ketchup, sugar, vinegar, and cornstarch.
- Fry marinated chicken pieces in batches for about 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
- In a separate pan, sauté garlic and chili flakes before adding the sauce until bubbly.
- Toss fried chicken in the sauce to coat evenly and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (approximately 80g)
- Calories: 268
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 332mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 96mg
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