
Orange Chicken
Popular Chinese-American dish featuring crispy chicken pieces tossed in a sweet and tangy orange sauce
Prep Time15m
Cook Time30m
Yield4 servings
Cuisine
Spicy:
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Ingredients
- 500g chicken breast
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 inch ginger
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (for sauce)
- salt
- white pepper
- green onions for garnish
Steps
- Cut chicken breast into 1-inch cubes
- Season with salt and white pepper
- Beat eggs and coat chicken, then dredge in cornstarch
- Deep fry chicken at 350°F (175°C) until golden and crispy, about 4-5 minutes
- Remove and drain on paper towels
- In a bowl, mix orange juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and cornstarch
- Heat oil in a wok, sauté minced garlic and ginger until fragrant
- Add orange zest and cook for 30 seconds
- Pour in the sauce and bring to a boil
- Add crispy chicken and toss to coat evenly
- Cook for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens
- Garnish with green onions
- Serve immediately with steamed rice
Tips
Have all ingredients prepped and measured before you start cooking. Chinese stir-fry moves fast once the wok is hot - there is no time to chop or measure mid-cook.



