Orange Chicken
A crispy, golden-brown chicken dish coated in a sweet and tangy orange sauce, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 pound Chicken Breast Cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup Cornstarch
- 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 large Egg Whisked
- 1 cup Oil for frying Enough for deep frying
For the Sauce
- 1 cup Orange Juice Freshly squeezed recommended
- 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
- 1/2 cup Sugar Adjust sweetness to taste
- 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Grated Ginger
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- to taste Crushed Red Pepper
For Garnish
- to taste Green Onions Sliced for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Prepare the chicken by cutting it into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- Set up your breading station with cornstarch, flour, and a whisked egg.
- Coat each piece of chicken with egg and then with the flour mixture.
- In a deep pan, heat about 1 cup of oil over medium heat until ready for frying.
Cooking
- Carefully drop breaded chicken pieces into the hot oil, working in batches if necessary.
- Fry until golden brown, approximately 5 to 7 minutes.
- Remove the chicken and drain on paper towels.
- In a saucepan, mix together orange juice, soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and crushed red pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Let the sauce thicken for about 5 minutes.
- Combine the crispy chicken with the sauce, tossing until well coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding fresh herbs like cilantro at the end. Adjust sweetness and tanginess to preference.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 560kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 1200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12g
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