Description
Irresistible Chinese Orange Chicken delivers a perfect balance of tangy and sweet flavors from Guangdong province. Crispy chicken pieces glazed with zesty orange sauce promise a delightful culinary experience you will savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) chicken thighs or breasts, boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- ½ cup (65 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (65 g) cornstarch
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) orange juice
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) soy sauce
- ¼ cup (60 ml) rice vinegar
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsps water
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- vegetable oil, for frying
- green onions, chopped
- sesame seeds
Instructions
- Coating Preparation: Mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a wide, shallow container to create a seasoned dredging base.
- Egg Dipping: Thoroughly immerse chicken pieces in beaten eggs, ensuring complete and uniform egg coverage for optimal batter adhesion.
- Flour Coating: Carefully transfer egg-drenched chicken into seasoned flour mixture, gently pressing to create a crisp, even exterior layer that will develop a golden, crunchy texture when fried.
- Excess Removal: Delicately tap and shake each chicken piece to eliminate surplus coating, leaving a light, consistent layer that will crisp beautifully during cooking and prevent a heavy, dense breading.
Notes
- Achieve Crispy Coating: Ensure chicken pieces are completely dry before dredging to prevent soggy breading and guarantee maximum crispiness.
- Perfect Egg Dip Technique: Use a light, even egg wash by gently shaking excess egg to create a thin, uniform layer that helps the flour mixture adhere perfectly.
- Minimize Coating Clumps: Tap chicken pieces gently but firmly against the container’s edge to remove loose flour, preventing thick, uneven breading that can turn soggy.
- Temperature Control: Heat oil to exactly 350-375°F for golden-brown, crispy exterior without burning the delicate coating, maintaining chicken’s juicy interior.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg