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Orange Chicken

Easy Orange Chicken - crispy chicken in tangy orange sauce with vinegar, soy sauce, sugar and chicken broth. Takes 30 minutes to make and much better than Panda Express or takeout.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 469 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 10 oz (280g) boneless chicken breast cut into bite-sized cubes
  • oil for deep-frying
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • Orange slices for garnishing
  • white sesame for garnishing
Orange Sauce:
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1 tablespoon garlic chili sauce Rooster brand Huy Fong, optional
  • 3 tablespoons chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar red wine or Chinese white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 pinch salt
Frying Batter:
  • 1 egg white
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour sifted
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/3 cup water ice cold
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions

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  1. In a bowl, mix all the ingredients for the Orange Sauce together and whisk to combine well. In another bowl, whisk all the Frying Batter ingredients until the batter is smooth. Drop in the chicken cubes, coat them well, and set aside.
  2. Heat a wok or non-stick skillet with oil. Gently drop in the battered chicken cubes one by one, ensuring they are spread out to prevent sticking and overcrowding the wok or skillet.
  3. Deep-fry the chicken pieces until they turn golden brown and become crispy. Remove them using a strainer and drain on paper towels.
  4. Transfer the deep-frying oil to a container, leaving 1 tablespoon in the wok or skillet. Add the garlic and stir-fry until aromatic or light brown in color. Gently pour in the Orange Sauce mixture, stir, and bring it to a light simmer.
  5. Toss in the deep-fried chicken and stir to combine well. Dish out, garnish with orange slices, sprinkle with white sesame seeds, and serve immediately with steamed rice.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2people Calories 469kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 153mg (51%) Sodium 661mg (28%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 13g (26%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 469

% Daily Value*

Serving 2people
Calories 469kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 153mg 51%
Sodium 661mg 28%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 13g 26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.