Ingredients
– 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1/2 cup cornstarch
– 2 large eggs
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
– 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder
– 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
For the Orange Sauce:
– 1 cup fresh orange juice
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 1/4 cup soy sauce
– 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
– 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (for thickening)
– Zest from 1 orange
– 1 teaspoon sesame oil
– 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Creating Orange Chicken at home can be straightforward by following these simple steps:
1. Prepare Chicken: Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
2. Make Batter: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and ginger powder.
3. Beat Eggs: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs.
4. Coat Chicken: Dip the chicken pieces into the egg mixture and then coat them with the flour mixture.
5. Heat Oil: In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot.
6. Fry Chicken: Carefully add the coated chicken pieces to the skillet. Fry in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
7. Prepare Sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the orange juice, sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and orange zest. Bring to a simmer.
8. Thicken Sauce: Stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
9. Combine Chicken and Sauce: Add the fried chicken to the saucepan, stirring until the chicken is evenly coated in the sauce.
10. Serve Hot: Remove from heat and drizzle with sesame oil and red pepper flakes if desired for an extra kick.
These clear steps will help you create the most amazing Orange Chicken without any hassle!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Fat: 20g
- Protein: 20g