Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of homemade Orange Chicken, a dish that brings the essence of your favorite Chinese takeout straight to your kitchen. This recipe features crispy, golden-brown chicken thighs tossed in a tangy orange sauce that balances sweetness and spice perfectly. Ideal for family dinners or cozy nights in, this Orange Chicken guarantees satisfaction with every bite. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you’ll have a restaurant-quality meal ready to serve in no time.
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- ¼ cup water
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon oil (any neutral oil is fine)
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1½ tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ tablespoon garlic (minced)
- ½ teaspoon Chinese chili pepper flakes
- 1 stalk green onion (thinly sliced)
- Whole dry chili pepper (optional)
- Oil (as needed for cooking)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken with water, baking soda, and salt until absorbed.
- Mix in eggs and cornstarch until well combined.
- Heat oil in a wok to 375°F for frying.
- Prepare the sauce by mixing orange juice, zest, ketchup, sugar, vinegar, and cornstarch.
- Fry marinated chicken twice for extra crispiness.
- Stir-fry garlic and chili flakes; add sauce until thickened.
- Toss fried chicken in the sauce to coat evenly before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 120mg