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Crispy Orange Chicken

 Crispy chicken bites coated in a sweet and tangy orange sauce. A quick and easy restaurant-style Asian dinner recipe.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 470
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Chicken
  • 500 g chicken breast
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • Salt & pepper
  • Oil for frying
  • Orange Sauce
  • ½ cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 tbsp orange zest
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger optional
  • 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp cornstarch slurry
  • Chili flakes optional

Equipment

  • 2 Large Mixing Bowl used for coating chicken and mixing orange sauce separately
  • 1 Deep frying pan or wok used for frying chicken and tossing it in sauce
  • 1 Sharp Knife used for cutting chicken into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 Cutting Board used for safe and clean preparation of chicken
  • 1 Slotted spoon used for removing fried chicken from hot oil
  • 1 Wooden spatula or silicone turner used for stirring sauce and coating chicken evenly
  • 1 Measuring Cups used for measuring liquids like orange juice and soy sauce
  • 1 Measuring Spoons used for small ingredients like spices and cornstarch
  • 1 Whisk or fork used for mixing sauce smoothly without lumps
  • 1 Paper Towels used for draining excess oil from fried chicken
  • 1 Tongs used for handling chicken safely while frying and mixing

Method
 

  1. Season and coat chicken in cornstarch.
  2. Fry until crispy and golden.
  3. Mix orange sauce ingredients.
  4. Simmer until slightly thick.
  5. Add slurry to thicken sauce.
  6. Toss chicken in sauce.
  7. Serve hot with garnish.

Notes

For the best Crispy Orange Chicken, use fresh orange juice whenever possible, as it provides a brighter, more vibrant citrus flavor than bottled alternatives. To keep the chicken perfectly crispy, toss it with the orange sauce just before serving rather than letting it sit for too long. Fry the chicken in small batches to ensure even cooking and maximum crispiness without overcrowding the pan. Feel free to adjust the sweetness and tanginess of the sauce to suit your taste, creating the perfect balance of sweet citrus flavor in every bite.
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