Orange Chicken
Crispy fried chicken pieces tossed in a sweet and tangy homemade orange sauce, perfect to serve with fried rice.
Ingredients
- chicken breast
- eggs
- all-purpose flour
- cornstarch
- garlic powder
- black pepper
- cooking oil
- garlic
- orange juice
- chicken broth
- rice vinegar
- granulated sugar
- soy sauce
- orange zest
- cornstarch slurry
- sesame seeds
Method
- 1
In a bowl, combine the chicken pieces, eggs, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to coat the chicken.
- 2
In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and another tablespoon of garlic powder and black pepper.
- 3
Add the marinated chicken pieces to the bag, seal it, and shake well until each piece is evenly coated with the flour mixture.
- 4
Heat the cooking oil in a wok to 350°F (175°C). Carefully add the coated chicken pieces to the hot oil in batches.
- 5
Fry the chicken for 4-5 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Double fry for extra crispiness if desired.
- 6
To make the sauce, carefully remove most of the oil from the wok, leaving about a tablespoon. Heat the remaining oil and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
- 7
Pour in the orange juice, chicken broth, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Bring to a simmer.
- 8
Add the orange zest and sugar, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- 9
Pour in the cornstarch slurry while stirring continuously to thicken the sauce.
- 10
Return the fried chicken to the wok and toss to coat evenly in the orange sauce.
- 11
Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- 12
Serve the orange chicken over the prepared fried rice.
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