Orange Chicken
Orange Chicken is the perfect homemade dish that captures the beloved flavors of your favorite Chinese takeout. This easy recipe features tender chicken coated in a sweet and spicy orange sauce that will wow your family and friends. With a delightful blend of citrus and spice, this dish is sure to become a weeknight favorite. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete meal or enjoy it as an appetizer at your next gathering.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately six people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
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 cup cornstarch
- 2 large eggs
- Chili pepper flakes (to taste)
- Green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken thighs in water, baking soda, and salt for at least 30 minutes.
- In another bowl, combine eggs and cornstarch; coat marinated chicken.
- Heat oil in a wok to 375°F and fry chicken in batches until golden and crispy.
- Prepare the orange sauce by mixing orange juice, zest, ketchup, sugar, vinegar, and cornstarch.
- Stir-fry garlic and chili flakes in the wok until fragrant; add sauce until bubbly.
- Toss fried chicken in the sauce until evenly coated, then serve immediately over rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Find it online: https://auntcooks.com/orange-chicken/