Orange Chicken: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe for Amazing Flavor
Author:inass sped
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:45 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Dish
Method:Frying
Cuisine:Chinese
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ginger powder
Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
Creating delicious Orange Chicken at home is easy if you follow these steps:
In a large bowl, mix the flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and ginger powder.
Coat the Chicken: Dip the chicken pieces into the beaten eggs, then coat them evenly in the flour mixture.
Heat the Oil: In a large skillet or deep fryer, heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
Fry the Chicken: Once the oil is hot, carefully add the coated chicken pieces in batches. Fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per batch. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Prepare the Sauce: In a saucepan, combine the orange juice, orange zest, sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
Thicken the Sauce: Once boiling, add the cornstarch slurry while stirring continuously. Cook until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes. If desired, add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
Combine Chicken and Sauce: In a large bowl, toss the fried chicken with the orange sauce until evenly coated.
Serve: Transfer the Orange Chicken to a serving plate or bowl.