A delicious, tangy, and sweet Asian-inspired orange chicken recipe that's easy to make at home. Perfect for a family dinner or a special occasion.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
15min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 4 pieces chicken breast
- 1.5 cups cornstarch
- 2 eggs
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp ginger
- 2 green onions
- 0.5 cup orange juice
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 0.5 cup soy sauce
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 cups vegetable oil
- 0.5 cup vinegar
Directions
Step 1
Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, beat the eggs.
Step 3
Dip each piece of chicken into the beaten eggs, then coat with cornstarch.
Step 4
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 5
Fry the chicken pieces in batches until golden brown and cooked through.
Step 6
In a separate saucepan, combine soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, orange juice, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
Step 7
Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until thickened.
Step 8
Toss the cooked chicken in the sauce until well coated.
Step 9
Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.