Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
3 eggs, whisked
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/3 cup flour
A pinch of salt
Oil for frying
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons rice vinegar or white vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free option)
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder or 2 garlic cloves, finely diced
1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
Orange zest from 1 orange
1 tablespoon cornstarch for thickening, mixed with 2 tablespoons water
Green onions
Orange zest
Instructions
1-Prepare the orange sauce: Prepare the orange sauce by combining 1 cup orange juice, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or white vinegar, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1/4 teaspoon ginger, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder or 2 finely diced garlic cloves, and 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes in a medium pot. Heat the mixture for 3 minutes.
2-Cornstarch paste: In a small bowl, whisk 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water to create a paste, then add it to the sauce in the pot. Cook for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens, then remove from heat and stir in the zest from 1 orange.
3-Flour mixture: In a shallow dish, mix 1/3 cup flour, 1/3 cup cornstarch, and a pinch of salt.
4-Egg mixture: In another shallow dish, use the 3 whisked eggs.
5-Coat chicken: Dip the bite-size pieces of 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts first into the egg mixture, then into the flour mixture.
6-Fry chicken: Heat oil to a depth of 2-3 inches in a heavy-bottomed pot to 350 degrees. Fry the coated chicken in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden brown, turning frequently, then drain on paper towels.
7-Toss and garnish: Toss the fried chicken with the prepared orange sauce. Garnish with green onions and additional orange zest, then serve immediately.
Last Step:
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๐ Use fresh orange juice and zest for brighter flavor.
๐ก๏ธ Maintain oil temperature at 350ยฐF for even frying.
๐ถ๏ธ Adjust chili flakes to control spice level, omitting for kids if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying, Simmering
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
