Description
Orange Chicken is a delightful dish that brings the vibrant flavors of your favorite takeout right into your kitchen. With crispy chicken pieces coated in a sweet and tangy orange sauce, this recipe is perfect for family dinners or special occasions. It’s easy to prepare, taking just 30 minutes from start to finish, and it can be served over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal. Impress your guests or treat yourself to homemade comfort food that’s bursting with flavor.
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 orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1½ tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ tablespoon garlic, minced
- 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 for tenderness.
- Combine eggs, cornstarch, and oil with the marinated chicken until fully coated.
- Heat oil to 375°F and fry chicken in batches until golden brown and crispy.
- In a bowl, mix orange juice, zest, ketchup, sugar, vinegar, and cornstarch for the sauce.
- Stir-fry garlic and chili flakes, then add the sauce until it thickens.
- Toss fried chicken in the sauce and serve immediately with rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 388
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 542mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg