Description
A delicious and crunchy recipe for crispy orange chicken, featuring a zesty orange sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup cold water
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1 cup fresh orange juice (about 3–4 oranges)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry)
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Zest of 1 orange
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken pieces with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Add beaten egg and cold water to create a smooth batter.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Prepare the orange sauce by combining orange juice, sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat and add cornstarch slurry, stirring until the sauce thickens (about 2-3 minutes). Stir in orange zest and set aside.
- Dip each piece of chicken into the batter and fry in hot oil for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Return the chicken to the pan and pour the orange sauce over it, tossing gently to coat.
- Serve over steamed rice or alongside stir-fried veggies.
Notes
- Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to achieve a crispy texture.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes based on your heat preference.
- For a healthier option, consider baking the chicken instead of frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Crispy Orange Chicken, Orange Chicken Recipe, Chinese Chicken Recipe