Description
A delicious recipe for Sweet and Tangy Orange Chicken that combines crispy chicken with a flavorful orange sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for frying)
- Green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and pepper. Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Dip them into the beaten eggs, then coat with panko breadcrumbs. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine orange juice, sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Slowly add this to the simmering sauce, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a large skillet or frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry the breaded chicken pieces in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.
- In a large bowl, toss the fried chicken with the orange sauce until well coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the orange sauce.
- If you prefer a healthier version, bake the breaded chicken at 400°F for 20-25 minutes instead of frying.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg