Description
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1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
½ cup cornstarch
1 large egg
½ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup vegetable oil (for frying)
1 cup fresh orange juice (about 3–4 oranges)
Zest of 1 orange
⅓ cup soy sauce
⅓ cup sugar
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (for thickening)
In a mixing bowl, combine the egg, salt, and cornstarch. Whisk until smooth. Toss in chicken pieces until coated.
Heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry chicken in batches for 4-5 minutes until golden brown, then drain on paper towels.
In a saucepan, combine orange juice, orange zest, soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and chili flakes. Heat until sugar dissolves.
Add cornstarch-water mixture to thicken the sauce, stirring until glossy (2-3 minutes).
Combine fried chicken with sauce and let simmer for an additional minute.
Serve warm, garnished with sesame seeds or sliced green onions.
Notes
A flavorful, easy-to-make Orange Chicken recipe perfect for weeknight dinners and special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
Keywords: Orange Chicken, Chinese Recipe, Comfort Food, Easy Dinner
