5 from 3 votes
Orange Chicken Recipe
This Orange Chicken recipe will have you skipping takeout this Friday night!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
451 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces, boneless, skinless
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 egg beaten, large
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- vegetable oil for frying
- 3/4 cup orange juice fresh
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- orange zest of 1
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons ginger fresh, minced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes optional
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Dip in beaten eggs, then dredge in a mixture of flour and cornstarch.
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large skillet to 350°F. Fry chicken pieces until golden and crispy, about 3-5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
- In a saucepan, sauté garlic and ginger in olive oil until fragrant. Add orange juice, orange zest, sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and chili flakes. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Make the cornstarch slurry by dissolving the cornstarch in the water. Add it to the sauce mixture and cook until thickened, about 5-10 minutes.
- Toss fried chicken with the orange sauce until evenly coated. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
451kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
149mg
(50%)
Sodium
613mg
(26%)
Potassium
577mg
(12%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
249IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 451
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 451kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 149mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 613mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 577mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 249IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.