Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of homemade Orange Chicken, a scrumptious twist on your favorite Chinese takeout. Featuring crispy, golden chicken pieces coated in a sweet and tangy orange sauce, this dish is perfect for any night of the week. In just 30 minutes, you can serve up a restaurant-quality meal that will leave your family and friends craving more. Enjoy it over rice or noodles for a complete culinary experience that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- ¼ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1½ tablespoons white vinegar
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 2 large eggs
- Kosher salt
- ½ tablespoon garlic
Instructions
- Marinate chicken thighs with water, baking soda, and salt until absorbed.
- Mix in eggs and cornstarch until smooth and well combined.
- Heat oil in a wok to 375°F.
- Prepare the orange sauce by mixing orange juice, zest, ketchup, sugar, vinegar, and cornstarch in a bowl.
- Fry marinated chicken pieces in hot oil for about 5 minutes; drain briefly.
- Fry again for an extra crunch until golden brown.
- Stir-fry garlic and green onions in the wok, then add the sauce until bubbly.
- Toss fried chicken into the sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg