Description
Orange Chicken is a delightful homemade rendition of the beloved Chinese takeout favorite. This recipe features tender chicken thighs marinated, double-fried to crispy perfection, and coated in a vibrant sweet and spicy orange sauce. With fresh orange juice and zest, you’ll savor authentic flavors that jarred sauces simply can’t match. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, this dish comes together in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights. Enjoy it over rice, noodles, or as a delicious appetizer at your next gathering.
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- ½ tablespoon minced garlic
- Cooking oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken thighs in a mixing bowl with water, baking soda, and salt until absorbed.
- Mix in eggs and cornstarch until well combined.
- Heat oil in a wok to 375°F.
- Prepare the orange sauce by mixing orange juice, zest, ketchup, sugar, vinegar, and cornstarch.
- Fry the marinated chicken pieces in batches for about 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
- Stir-fry garlic and chili pepper in the wok before adding the sauce; cook until thickened.
- Toss fried chicken in the sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve hot immediately over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg