Description
Chinese orange chicken is a delicious dinner option with a sweet and tangy flavor. It’s crispy, juicy, and easy to make at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl, coat chicken pieces with cornstarch, then dip in beaten eggs.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry chicken until golden and crispy, about 5-6 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
- In a separate pan, combine orange juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add fried chicken to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Garnish with orange zest and green onions. Serve hot with rice.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, double-fry the chicken.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to control spiciness.
- Use fresh orange juice for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Chinese orange chicken, crispy chicken, homemade takeout, sweet and tangy chicken