Orange Chicken Recipe
Crispy fried chicken tossed in a sweet orange sauce.
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs or chicken breasts
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Vegetable oil for frying
Sauce:
- Juice and zest of 1 large orange
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar or white vinegar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 garlic cloves minced or 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water
Garnishes (optional):
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions
- Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cut chicken into 1-inch cubes.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, egg, oil, and water until smooth.
- Add chicken to the batter, ensuring each piece is well coated. Chill for 10–30 minutes.
- Heat oil to 350°F (177°C) in a deep pan.
- Fry chicken in batches for 2–3 minutes until golden and crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In a saucepan, combine orange juice, zest, soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, and garlic. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Add cornstarch slurry and stir until the sauce thickens.
- Toss fried chicken in the sauce until fully coated. This Orange Chicken Recipe creates a rich, glossy finish.
- Garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, and red pepper flakes. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Serve with steamed rice or noodles.