Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of homemade Orange Chicken, a dish that rivals your favorite Chinese takeout. This crispy, tender chicken is marinated and fried to golden perfection before being enveloped in a sweet and tangy orange sauce. Perfect for family dinners or special gatherings, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste. Serve it over rice or with vegetables for a complete meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
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 fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1½ tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ tablespoon minced garlic
- 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 until absorbed.
- Mix in eggs and cornstarch for coating.
- Heat oil in a wok to 375°F.
- Fry chicken until golden brown, about 5 minutes per batch.
- Prepare the sauce by combining orange juice, zest, ketchup, sugar, vinegar, and cornstarch.
- Stir-fry garlic and chili flakes; add sauce until thickened.
- Toss fried chicken in the sauce until well-coated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approx. 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg