Orange Chicken
Description
A wildly popular Asian-inspired dish that brings the excitement of takeout directly to the station kitchen, guaranteed to beat any delivery time. This recipe features crisp-tender pieces of chicken enveloped in a zesty, glossy sauce that beautifully balances the bright tang of fresh orange with a satisfying sweetness. Designed for high-heat, rapid cooking, the resulting meal is both addictively crunchy and deeply flavorful, providing a fantastic break from standard routine meals. It pairs perfectly with fast-cooking white rice or simple stir-fried vegetables, making it a complete, satisfying, and undeniably delicious option for a busy evening.
- Cook Time: 1 hr
- Servings: 6-8
Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken breast
- 6 eggs
- 1/2 cup and 3 Tbsp* cornstarch
- 3/4 cup flour
- 2 cups orange juice
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 Tbsp white vinegar
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp garlic
- 1 tsp red chili flakes
- orange zest
- oil for frying
- *Mix 3 Tbsp cornstarch with 3 Tbsp cold water to create a slurry, add slurry to sauce to thicken
Instructions
- Step 1- Cut chicken into bite-sized chunks
- Step 2- Whisk eggs, set up two bowls (one for the eggs and one with a mixture of 1/2 cup cornstarch and 3/4 cup flour)
- Step 3- Fry chicken until golden brown on both sides
- Step 4- Set fried chicken aside to dry and make sauce
- Step 5- Combine orange juice, brown sugar, and vinegar in a pot over medium heat, mix well
- Step 6- Add slurry to mixture, bring to gentle boil, and mix for 1-2 to minutes, stirring constantly
- Step 7- Add other ingredients to sauce, adjusting for taste while continuing to stir, to prevent burning
- Step 8- Remove sauce from heat, bathe chicken in sauce
- Step 9- Serve over rice and vegetables