Description
Chinese Orange Chicken is a popular dish known for its incredible sweet and tangy flavors. This homemade version rivals your favorite takeout joint and is surprisingly easy to make. Crispy chicken bites coated in a sticky orange sauce, this dish is a sure crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- Oil for frying
For the Sauce:
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: In a bowl, mix cornstarch, flour, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken pieces in the mixture.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat oil in a pan and fry the chicken until golden and crispy. Set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In a saucepan, combine orange juice, soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch. Cook until thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Toss the chicken in the sauce until coated. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve hot over rice.
Notes
- For extra heat, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Adjust the sweetness or tanginess of the sauce to suit your taste.
- Make it healthier by baking the chicken instead of frying.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying, Simmering
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
