Description
Orange Chicken is a beloved dish that brings the taste of your favorite Chinese takeout right to your home. This easy recipe features crispy chicken pieces coated in a sweet and tangy orange sauce, making it perfect for family dinners or meal prep. With just 30 minutes from start to finish, you can create an irresistible meal that satisfies your cravings. The double frying method ensures your chicken is perfectly crisp, while the bright flavors of fresh orange juice and zest elevate this dish to new heights. Serve it over rice or in a wrap for a delightful experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- ½ tbsp minced garlic
- ½ tsp Chinese chili pepper flakes
- Cornstarch, eggs, oil for frying
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Combine chicken thighs with water, baking soda, and salt; mix until absorbed.
- Add eggs and cornstarch: Mix in eggs and cornstarch until fully combined.
- Heat oil: In a wok or tall pan, heat oil to 375°F.
- Prepare the sauce: Mix orange juice, zest, ketchup, sugar, vinegar, and cornstarch in a bowl.
- Fry the chicken: Fry marinated chicken pieces in batches for about 4-5 minutes until golden brown; drain on paper towels.
- Second fry: Return fried chicken to hot oil for another 5-6 minutes; drain again.
- Make the sauce: Stir-fry garlic and green onion in a wok; add sauce mixture and bring to a simmer.
- Combine: Add fried chicken to the sauce; stir to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately over rice or in wraps.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (140g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 120mg