Description
Orange Chicken is a simple, tasty meal that feels like takeout without the hassle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, cubed
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 egg, beaten
- ¼ cup corn flour
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for sauce)
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- Zest of half an orange
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon red pepper paste or sambal olek
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- Green onions, sliced (to serve)
- Sesame seeds (to serve)
Instructions
- Season the cubed chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Add the cornstarch and mix well, allowing it to sit for a few seconds. Dip the seasoned chicken in the beaten egg, then coat it with corn flour.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F (180ºC). Carefully add the coated chicken pieces and fry until they are golden brown on all sides. Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a plate lined with kitchen towels to absorb excess oil.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water until dissolved. In a saucepan, combine the fresh orange juice, orange zest, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, red pepper paste, ginger, and rice vinegar. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Add the cornstarch mixture to the sauce and cook for a couple of minutes until it begins to thicken.
- Add the fried chicken to the orange sauce and toss until the chicken is fully coated. Serve the orange chicken hot, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Enjoy your Orange Chicken, a deliciously satisfying dish perfect for busy weeknights!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg