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Glossy crispy Orange Chicken rests on a bed of white rice with citrus slices.

Crispy Orange Chicken

5 from 1 vote
Aliana Recipes
Golden, crunchy bites coated in a vibrant citrus glaze. This savory dinner brings takeout flavors right to your kitchen, offering a balanced mix of sweet and tangy notes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings:4 people
Course:Dinner
Cuisine:Chinese
Calories:480kcal
Cost:$12
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs Cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour For the batter
  • ½ cup cornstarch For the batter
  • ½ teaspoon salt To taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper To taste
  • 1 large egg For the batter
  • 1 ¼ cups water For the batter
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil For the batter, plus more for frying
  • 1 large orange Juice and zest needed
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce For the sauce
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar Or white vinegar
  • ½ cup brown sugar Packed
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch Mixed with 1 tablespoon water for slurry

Equipment

  • 1 Medium Bowl For mixing the batter
  • 1 deep fryer Or medium saucepan for frying
  • 1 Medium saucepan For making the sauce
  • 1 Slotted spoon For removing fried chicken

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, egg, oil, and water until a smooth batter forms.
    A metal whisk stirs a smooth, pale yellow liquid batter inside a bowl.
  2. Add the cubed chicken to the mixture to coat thoroughly, then cover and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  3. Heat 2 inches of oil to 350°F and deep fry the chicken in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
  4. In a medium saucepan, bring the orange juice, zest, soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, and garlic to a low boil.
  5. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the sauce constantly until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  6. Toss the fried chicken in the thickened sauce until thoroughly coated, then garnish and serve immediately.
    A spatula stirs golden fried chicken chunks inside a bubbling, sticky orange sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 250g (1 cup)Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 18gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3.5mg

Notes

Working in small batches when frying ensures the oil temperature stays high, resulting in a much crunchier coating.