Chinese Orange Chicken

Chinese Orange Chicken

Recipe by GenevaWatsonCourse: MainCuisine: ChineseDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

15

minutes
Total time

1

hour 

10

minutes

Ingredients

  • Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, about 6 thighs, or 3 chicken breasts

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 cup cornstarch

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 ¼ cups water

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, canola, sunflower etc.

  • vegetable oil, for fry

  • Sauce
  • 1 large orange, both juice and zest

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

  • ¼ cup rice vinegar, or white vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch, mixed with 1 tbsp. water

  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed

  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced, or 1 tsp garlic powder

  • Garnishes (optional)
  • sesame seeds

  • green onions, chopped

  • red pepper flakes

Directions

  • To Cook Chicken
  • Cut chicken into 1-inch cubes.
  • Combine together flour, cornstarch, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Add egg, oil and water, whisking until smooth and incorporate.
  • Dip chicken cubes into flour mixture until thoroughly coated. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Heat 2 inches of oil in a medium saucepan or deep fryer to 350˚F (177˚C). Remove chicken from fridge, shake off any excess batter.
  • Carefully place in pan, in batches, and fry until crispy and golden brown on all sides, for 2-3 minutes; turning half-way through.
  • Transfer to a plate, cover with foil to keep warm and set aside.
  • To Make Orange Sauce
  • Add orange juice, orange zest, soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, and garlic to a medium saucepan. Whisk well to combine.
  • Cook sauce over medium heat and bring to a low boil. Carefully taste a few drops and adjust sugar, soy sauce and vinegar as needed.
  • Combine cornstarch and water in a cup and pour into the sauce. Stir constantly until sauce coats back of a spoon, about 30 seconds or more.
  • Bring fried chicken back to pan and toss until sauce coats it thoroughly.
  • Garnish with optional sesame seeds, green onions and red pepper flakes.
  • Serve immediately!
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