Description
Sizzling Chinese Orange Chicken brings zesty citrus magic right to your dinner table, packed with tangy-sweet goodness that’ll make your taste buds dance. Crispy chicken pieces glazed in a seriously addictive orange sauce guarantee dinner guests will ask for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
Main Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 cup orange juice
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
Coating and Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 cup flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat (350°F) until shimmering and ready for frying.
- Dice 1 lb chicken breast into bite-sized cubes and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Create two shallow dishes: spread 1 cup flour in one and beat 2 eggs in another.
- Coat each chicken piece first in flour, then dredge completely in beaten eggs for a crispy exterior.
- Carefully place chicken pieces into hot oil, ensuring they do not overlap in the pan.
- Fry chicken for 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until pieces reach golden brown color and internal temperature hits 165°F.
- While chicken fries, whisk together 1 cup orange juice, ½ cup sugar, ¼ cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp vinegar, and 1 tbsp cornstarch in a separate bowl.
- Transfer crispy chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Pour sauce mixture into the same skillet and bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.
- Reduce heat to low and add fried chicken, gently tossing to ensure each piece gets thoroughly coated with sauce.
- Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and clings perfectly to chicken pieces.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately while sauce and chicken remain hot and crisp.
Notes
- Always use room temperature eggs for better coating adhesion on the chicken.
- Ensure oil is hot enough (around 350°F) before frying to get a crispy exterior without absorbing excess oil.
- Let the chicken drain on a wire rack after frying to maintain its crunch and prevent sogginess.
- For a healthier version, bake the chicken instead of deep-frying, using a light spray of oil and a high oven temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 402 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 710 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg