Description
A delicious homemade Orange Chicken recipe featuring crispy chicken pieces coated in a tangy orange sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well.
- Dip each piece of chicken into the flour mixture, then into the beaten eggs, and back into the flour mixture to coat thoroughly.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the coated chicken pieces in batches, frying until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In a separate saucepan, combine orange juice, soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Toss the fried chicken pieces in the orange sauce until well coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- For a healthier version, bake the chicken at 400°F for 20-25 minutes instead of frying.
- Add steamed broccoli or bell peppers to the dish for extra color and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg