Orange Chicken Recipe
Make this easy Orange Chicken recipe with juicy chicken, a sweet-tangy citrus sauce, and simple pantry ingredients. A crowd-pleasing dinner idea that’s better than takeout!
Servings: 4
Calories: 453kcal
Equipment
- Wok or heavy skillet
- Medium saucepan
- Shallow container
- Large mixing bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
For the chicken:
- 2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts cut into 1 1/2” bite-sized pieces
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 ½ tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground pepper
- 2 eggs beaten
- Green onions sliced, optional for garnish
- Neutral flavored oil like canola, vegetable, etc.
For the sauce:
- ¾ cup orange juice
- 2 cloves garlic freshly minced
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp ginger grated
- ½ tsp red chili flakes
- 1 orange zest about 1 1/2 tbsp from 1 orange
Instructions
To make the orange sauce:
- In a medium saucepan, add a few teaspoons of orange juice, the garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, and orange zest. Cook over medium heat briefly until fragrant, stirring often to release their flavors.
- Stir in the cornstarch and remaining orange juice into the saucepan. Cook, whisking continuously, until the sauce thickens and turns glossy rather than cloudy.
To prep the chicken:
- Mix the flour, cornstarch and salt in a shallow dish.
- Whisk the eggs in a separate dish.
- Dip and cover the chicken in the beaten eggs.
- Toss the cut chicken in flour mixture until evenly coated.
To cook the chicken:
- Heat 2-inches of oil in a deep skillet on medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry chicken in batches in the hot oil until golden and cooked through. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove the cooked chicken to drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Cook for 2 minutes, or until the breading is golden brown and crispy.
- Toss the chicken in the orange sauce until it’s completely coated.
Notes
Serves 4-6
Nutrition
Calories: 453kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 297mg | Sodium: 1324mg | Potassium: 715mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 353IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 3mg