Orange Chicken
This delicious orange chicken recipe is easy to make. The tangy sauce brings out the chicken flavor and you can have dinner on the table in about 30 minutes.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Course: Dinner, Easy meal, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 123kcal
For Chicken
- 4 1 ½ - 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Oil for frying
For Orange Chicken Sauce
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
- 1 cup fresh orange juice or store bought
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes more if you like it spicy
- ½ cup water
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Prepare Orange Chicken Sauce Recipe
In a medium saucepan, add all ingredients for sauce EXCEPT water and cornstarch
Stir and heat over medium
In a small bowl or jar with a lid, whisk together the water and cornstarch to make a slurry.
Slowly drizzle into sauce whisking constantly until sauce begins to thicken
Cook for 4-5 minutes over medium-high heat or until sauce is to desired consistency
Remove sauce mixture from heat.
Prepare Chicken
Trim chicken and cut into large chunks
In a shallow bowl or dish, whisk eggs
In another bowl or dish, whisk together flour, cornstarch, salt and pepper
Dip chicken in egg mixture and then in flour mixture, place on baking sheet until oil is hot
Heat oil in large skillet to 350 degrees F
Line large baking sheet with paper towels.
Working in small batches, cook chicken 2-3 minutes or until golden brown
Remove from oil and place on prepared baking sheet
Repeat with the rest of the chicken
Toss chicken with sauce
Serve immediately with rice, green onions, and sesame seeds if desired
Start pre-heating your skillet before you start flouring the chicken to save time.
Patting your chicken down with a paper towel will help the eggs to stick.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 726mg | Potassium: 46mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg