Zesty Chinese Orange Chicken
A flavorful and crispy orange chicken dish with a tangy sauce, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup rice vinegar
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with water (slurry)
Garnishes
- to taste sliced green onions
- to taste sesame seeds
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then dip in eggs and coat with cornstarch.
- Heat oil and fry chicken in batches until golden and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes each.
- Combine orange juice, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, orange zest, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes; boil and thicken with slurry.
- Add fried chicken to sauce, toss to coat, then garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Serve hot over steamed rice for a complete meal.