Description
Orange chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken pieces with a sweet and tangy orange sauce, known for its crispy texture and vibrant flavor.
Ingredients
- Chicken thighs: 500 grams, boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Cornstarch: 1/2 cup for coating the chicken.
- Vegetable oil: 1/4 cup for frying.
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced.
- Ginger: 1 tablespoon, minced.
- Orange juice: 1 cup, freshly squeezed.
- Soy sauce: 1/4 cup.
- Sugar: 1/4 cup.
- Vinegar: 2 tablespoons (rice vinegar or white vinegar).
- Green onions: 2, chopped, for garnish (optional).
- Sesame seeds: 1 tablespoon, for garnish (optional).
- Vegetables: Bell peppers, broccoli, or snap peas (optional).
- Chili flakes: A pinch (optional).
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by cutting it into bite-sized pieces and coating it with cornstarch.
- Make the orange sauce by sautéing garlic and ginger, then adding orange juice, soy sauce, sugar, and vinegar, and simmering.
- Fry the coated chicken in vegetable oil until golden brown and cooked through.
- Combine the fried chicken with the orange sauce and toss until well coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds over rice or with vegetables.
Notes
- Avoid overcrowding the pan when frying the chicken.
- Ensure each piece of chicken is evenly coated with cornstarch.
- Allow the sauce to simmer for a few minutes to thicken and develop flavor.
- Use freshly squeezed orange juice for the best flavor.
- Taste the sauce before combining it with the chicken to adjust sweetness or tanginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Orange Chicken, Chinese Cuisine, Chicken Recipe, Sweet and Tangy