Chinese Orange Chicken Recipe
The Chinese Orange Chicken Recipe is sweet, crispy and full of flavor. It is loved by many people. You often see it in Chinese restaurants.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 500 g boneless chicken breast cut into bite pieces
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 2 eggs
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
For the Orange Sauce
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken
- Place chicken in a bowl. Add salt and pepper. Mix well to coat evenly.
Coat the Chicken
- Add eggs to the chicken. Mix gently. Add cornstarch and coat all pieces well.
Heat the Oil
- Heat oil in a pan. Keep medium heat. Oil should be hot but not smoking.
Fry the Chicken
- Fry chicken pieces in batches. Cook until golden and crispy on all sides.
Drain the Chicken
- Remove chicken from oil. Place on paper towels. Let excess oil drain fully.
Make the Sauce
- Add orange juice, zest, soy sauce, sugar, honey and vinegar to a saucepan.
Cook the Sauce
- Heat sauce on medium heat. Stir often. Add garlic and ginger. Cook until fragrant.
Thicken the Sauce
- Mix cornstarch with water. Add to sauce. Stir until sauce thickens nicely.
Combine Chicken and Sauce
- Add fried chicken to the sauce. Toss gently until all pieces are coated.
Serve Hot
- Remove from heat. Serve immediately while crispy and warm.
Notes
- Use fresh orange juice for best flavor.
- Do not overcrowd the pan while frying.
- Fry chicken twice for extra crispiness.
- Adjust sugar for more or less sweetness.
- Serve immediately for best texture.