Orange Chicken
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Enjoy delicious homemade Orange Chicken that’s better than takeout! Try this easy recipe today for a flavorful dinner experience you’ll love!
- Author: Brynlee
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- ¼ cup water
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1½ tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ tablespoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon Chinese chili pepper flakes
- 1 stalk green onion (thinly sliced)
- Whole dry chili pepper (optional)
- Oil (as needed for cooking)
- Marinate chicken thighs with water, baking soda, and salt until absorbed.
- Combine eggs and cornstarch with marinated chicken to form a batter.
- Heat oil to 375°F for frying; fry chicken in batches until golden brown.
- Prepare the orange sauce by mixing orange juice, zest, ketchup, sugar, vinegar, and cornstarch.
- Stir-fry garlic and green onions, then add the sauce until bubbling.
- Toss fried chicken in the sauce until coated and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 115mg