Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of homemade Orange Chicken, a perfect blend of crispy chicken pieces enveloped in a sweet and spicy orange sauce. This delightful dish transforms your kitchen into an Asian culinary haven, delivering that classic Chinese takeout taste without leaving home. Ideal for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this easy-to-follow recipe guarantees mouthwatering results that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon Chinese chili pepper flakes
- Cornstarch (for coating)
- Eggs (for batter)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken: In a bowl, combine chicken thighs with water, baking soda, and salt. Mix until absorbed.
- Prepare coating: Add eggs and cornstarch to the marinated chicken. Mix well.
- Heat oil: In a wok or deep pan, heat oil to 375°F.
- Fry chicken: Cook chicken pieces in hot oil for about 4-5 minutes until golden. Drain and repeat for a second fry.
- Make sauce: Combine orange juice, zest, ketchup, sugar, vinegar, and cornstarch in a separate bowl.
- Combine: Stir-fry garlic and chili flakes in a wok; add the sauce until bubbly. Toss in fried chicken to coat thoroughly.
- Serve immediately with rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg