Description

Enjoy the delicious flavors of Chinese Orange Chicken with this easy-to-follow recipe. Tender chicken pieces coated in a sweet and tangy orange sauce, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.

Ingredients

Chicken:

1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)

Batter:

½ cup cornstarch
2 large eggs (beaten)

Sauce:

¼ cup vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
½ cup orange juice
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry)
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Garnish:

2 green onions (sliced)
Sesame seeds

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Instructions

Batter the Chicken: Dip chicken pieces in beaten eggs, then coat with cornstarch.
Fry the Chicken: Fry coated chicken in oil until golden brown and cooked through.
Sauté Aromatics: Cook garlic and ginger in the skillet.
Make the Sauce: Whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Add slurry and simmer.
Combine: Toss cooked chicken in the sauce.
Finish: Drizzle with sesame oil, garnish, and serve.

Notes

For extra crispiness, double-fry the chicken.
Serve over rice or with stir-fried vegetables.
Adjust sweetness and spice levels to taste.