Ingredients
– 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-size pieces
– 3 eggs whisked
– 1/3 cup cornstarch
– 1/3 cup flour
– Salt
– Oil for frying
– 1 cup orange juice
– 1/2 cup sugar
– 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or white vinegar
– 2 tablespoons soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free option)
– 1/4 teaspoon ginger
– 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder or 2 garlic cloves finely diced
– 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
– Orange zest from 1 orange
– 1 tablespoon cornstarch for thickening
– Green onions
– Orange zest
Instructions
1-First, mix your sauce by combining 1 cup orange juice, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or white vinegar, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1/4 teaspoon ginger, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder or 2 garlic cloves finely diced, and 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes in a medium pot. Heat for 3 minutes, then whisk 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water to make a paste and add it in. Cook until thickened, about 5 minutes, and stir in orange zest from 1 orange.
2-For the chicken, cut 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts into bite-size pieces. In a shallow dish, mix 1/3 cup flour, 1/3 cup cornstarch, and salt. In another dish, whisk 3 eggs. Dip the chicken pieces in the egg mixture, then coat with the flour mixture. Heat 2-3 inches of oil in a heavy-bottomed pot to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and fry the chicken in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Drain on paper towels, toss with the sauce, and garnish with green onions and orange zest.
3-If frying feels like too much, you can bake the chicken at 400-425 degrees Fahrenheit after coating, and lightly spray with oil for a healthier option. Serve immediately over rice, and remember tips like using a thermometer to keep oil at the right temperature for the best results.
Last Step:
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🌡️ Use a thermometer to keep oil at 350°F for perfect frying.
🍽️ Baking at 400-425°F with light oil spray is a healthier alternative.
🍯 Substitute maple syrup for orange juice for a sweeter variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying and sauce preparation
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
