Orange Chicken Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
580 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
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Cuisine
Chinese
Orange Chicken Recipe
Description
The Orange Chicken Recipe starts by coating bite-sized chicken pieces with beaten egg and a seasoned cornstarch mixture, then deep-frying them until fully cooked and crisp. The accompanying sauce blends fresh orange juice, lemon juice, soy sauce, and rice vinegar, enriched with brown sugar, ginger, garlic, orange zest, and green onions. The sauce is thickened with a cornstarch slurry to achieve a glossy texture. Tossing the hot fried chicken in this sauce ensures each piece is coated with a balanced mix of tart, sweet, and savory flavors. Red pepper flakes may be added to introduce a subtle heat.
This dish works well as a main course paired with steamed rice or sautéed vegetables, bringing bright citrus notes and a satisfying crisp from the fried chicken. The sauce clings well to the pieces, making it convenient for casual dining or serving at family meals.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 pounds chicken thigh or breasts, boneless, skinless
- 1 cup cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg
- vegetable oil for frying
Orange Sauce
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 ¼ cup water divided
- 2 tablespoons orange juice fresh
- ¼ cup lemon juice fresh
- ⅓ cup rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon ginger root minced, fresh
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons green onion chopped, plus more for garnish
- red pepper flakes to taste
Instructions
Chicken
- Cut chicken into bite-size pieces. Combine cornstarch, salt, and pepper in a resealable plastic bag. In a small bowl, use a fork to beat the egg until the yolk and egg white are blended.
- Dip chicken pieces into beaten egg. Shake in cornstarch mixture to coat.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or wok to 375 degrees F. Deep-fry chicken in batches until completely cooked. Remove it to drain on paper towels.
Orange Sauce
- In a small bowl, combine cornstarch with ¼ cup water and mix thoroughly. Set aside.
- In a large saucepan combine the remaining 1 cup water, orange juice, lemon juice, rice vinegar, and soy sauce. Whisk ingredients together over medium heat for a few minutes.
- Stir in brown sugar, orange zest, ginger, garlic, and green onion. Bring to a boil Slowly stir the cornstarch mixture into the sauce until it thickens.
- Place fried chicken in a large bowl and pour sauce over the top.
- Fold the sauce into the chicken or toss gently to coat. If desired, add red pepper flakes and garnish with green onions.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 580 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 580kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 62g | 21% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 175mg | 58% |
| Sodium | 1036mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 479mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 37g | 74% |
| Vitamin A | 787IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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