Description
Homemade Orange Chicken is a delightful twist on the classic Chinese takeout favorite, combining crispy chicken pieces with a sweet and spicy orange sauce. This recipe brings vibrant flavors into your kitchen, making it perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. With easy-to-follow steps, you can whip up this dish in just 30 minutes, impressing everyone at your table. Serve it over fluffy rice or crispy fried rice for a complete meal that the whole family will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ tablespoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon Chinese chili pepper flakes
- Cornstarch (for coating)
- Eggs (for marinating)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine chicken thighs with water, baking soda, and salt. Mix until absorbed.
- Add eggs and cornstarch to the chicken mixture; stir well.
- Heat oil in a wok to 375°F.
- Prepare the sauce by mixing orange juice, zest, ketchup, sugar, vinegar, and cornstarch in a separate bowl.
- Fry marinated chicken pieces in hot oil for about 4-5 minutes per batch until golden brown.
- For extra crispiness, fry again after draining excess oil.
- Sauté garlic and green onion in a pan before adding the prepared sauce; cook until bubbly.
- Combine fried chicken with sauce and serve immediately over rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 150mg