Chinese Orange Chicken
A delightful and crispy chicken dish coated in a sweet and tangy orange sauce, reminiscent of classic Chinese restaurant flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ cup cornstarch for coating
- 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
- ½ cup fresh orange juice, freshly squeezed
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
Instructions
- Coat the chicken pieces evenly in cornstarch, ensuring they are well-covered.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken pieces and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the chicken and place it on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Combine the orange juice, soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a separate pan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Add the crispy chicken to the sauce and toss until well-coated. Cook in the sauce for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Notes
For extra crunch, fry the chicken in small batches and keep the oil at the right temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg