Chinese Orange Chicken
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of homemade Chinese Orange Chicken, a delightful dish that brings the excitement of takeout right to your kitchen. This recipe features tender, crispy chicken coated in a luscious sweet and tangy orange sauce that dances on your taste buds. Perfect for family dinners, game nights, or any occasion, this dish is not just a meal but a culinary experience that’s quick and easy to prepare. In just 30 minutes, you can create a restaurant-quality dish that will impress your family and friends. Enjoy it over rice, nestled in wraps, or as a zesty salad topping – the possibilities are endless!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
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- 27 oz boneless skinless chicken breast
- 3 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 egg white
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 Tbsp orange zest
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 8 cups vegetable oil for frying
- 2 cloves garlic
- 0.2 oz ginger
- 1/2 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes
- 2 Tbsp white vinegar
- 1/2 Tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and toss with cornstarch, soy sauce, egg white, flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to about 350°F (175°C).
- Fry chicken pieces until golden brown and cooked through; drain on paper towels.
- Whisk together orange juice, zest, soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
- Cook orange sauce in a separate pan until thickened; add fried chicken and toss to coat.
- Serve hot over rice or alongside steamed vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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