Description
Orange Chicken is a delightful homemade version of the beloved Chinese takeout classic. This recipe features tender, crispy chicken coated in a luscious sweet and tangy orange sauce that is sure to impress family and friends alike. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, it combines vibrant flavors with comforting textures. In just 30 minutes, you can bring this restaurant-quality dish to your table, complete with customizable spice levels and fresh ingredients that make it healthier than takeout. Serve it over fluffy rice or alongside stir-fried vegetables for a satisfying meal everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ tablespoon minced garlic
- 1½ tablespoons white vinegar
- Cornstarch
- Eggs
Instructions
- Marinate chicken thighs with water, baking soda, and salt for flavor and tenderness.
- Mix in eggs and cornstarch until well-coated.
- Heat oil in a wok to 375°F and fry chicken in batches until golden brown.
- Prepare the sauce by combining orange juice, zest, ketchup, sugar, vinegar, and cornstarch.
- Stir-fry garlic and green onions in the wok, then add the sauce until bubbly.
- Coat fried chicken pieces in the sauce and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 105mg