Orange Chicken - Popular North American Takeaway where bite-sized chunks of chicken breasts are breaded and deep-fried until crispy and golden. This fried chicken is coated in a sweet and spicy orange chili sauce.
3LargeBoneless Skinless Chicken Breastscut into bite-sized chunks
2LargeEggsbeaten
⅔CupCornstarch
Salt and PepperAs per Taste
For Orange Chicken Sauce:
¾CupOrange Juice180ml
½CupBrown Sugar110grams or 3.88 oz
1TablespoonRice Vinegar or White Vinegar
1½TablespoonSoy Sauceor Tamari to make this recipe Gluten-free
½inchGingerfinely chopped
7-8ClovesGarlicminced
1TeaspoonRed Chili Flakes
⅙TeaspoonOrange Zest
1TablespoonCornstarch
For Garnish
Green Onions
Orange Zest & Orange PeelOPTIONAL
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INSTRUCTIONS
FOR CHICKEN
Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl combine Cornstarch, Salt, and Pepper.
Beat Eggs: In another Medium-sized bowl beat two eggs with a spatula or a spoon or a wired whisk.
Heat some Oil: Heat about 2-3 inches of oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. The Oil should be hot enough to deep fry chicken.
Dredge Chicken & Deep Fry: Dip each Chicken Piece in Egg Mixture and then in your flour mixture, and place them directly into the pot with hot oil. Do not crowd the pan. Fry them in batches. Cover the pot with a glass lid so that it cooks faster and the oil doesn't splatter around. Keep an eye and don't let it burn.Flip over and fry the other side as well. Cook until thoroughly cooked and golden brown on the outside. Check with a meat thermometer. If it reads 165°F then it is cooked or else cook for some more time.Take it out on a paper towel. Fry the next batch.
Making Orange Sauce
Making Orange Sauce: Heat a separate pan over low heat. Pour Orange Juice, Rice Vinegar, and Soy Sauce. Add in Brown Sugar, Red Chili Flakes, finely chopped Ginger, and minced Garlic. Cook Ginger & Garlic until the raw smell goes off. This takes about 2-minutes. In the meantime combine 1 Tablespoon of Cornstarch with 2 Tablespoons of Water. Stir well until smooth.Pour your cornstarch slurry into your Orange Sauce. Let the sauce thicken for about 4-5 minutes. Take it off the heat and grate some Orange Zest. Do not cook after adding Orange zest or else it might turn bitter. Taste your sauce and see if it tastes good. If not, adjust it accordingly.
Coat Chicken in Orange Chili Sauce
Add Chicken in Sauce: Finally, add Deep Fried Golden Brown Chicken Breasts into this aromatic and spicy Orange Chili Sauce. Stir well to coat each chicken piece in the sauce. Garnish with Green Onions, Orange Zest, and Orange Peel. Serve with rice.
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Notes
Do not add too much Orange Zest or else your Orange Chicken will become bitter.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Orange Chicken Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 490
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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