Chinese Orange Chicken Recipe: Easy and Delicious Homemade Delight
This Chinese Orange Chicken recipe is an easy and delicious way to enjoy homemade Asian cuisine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 pound chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- In one bowl, mix the flour and cornstarch. In another bowl, beat the eggs.
- Dip the chicken pieces into the egg mixture, then coat in the flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and fry the chicken until golden and crispy.
- In a separate saucepan, combine orange juice, soy sauce, honey, ginger, garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Cook over medium heat until thickened.
- Toss the fried chicken in the sauce until well-coated and serve.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate in soy sauce and ginger for 30 minutes before frying.
- Serve with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Chinese Orange Chicken, Homemade Chicken, Asian Cuisine