Chinese Orange Chicken is a popular dish featuring crispy fried chicken pieces tossed in a tangy and sweet orange sauce. It's a delectable combination of flavors perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 cup orange juice freshly squeezed preferred
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix cornstarch and flour together. Add chicken pieces and toss to coat evenly.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the chicken pieces until golden and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In another pan, combine soy sauce, orange juice, orange zest, sugar, rice vinegar, minced ginger, and minced garlic. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Simmer the sauce over medium heat until it slightly thickens.
- Add the fried chicken pieces to the sauce and toss until well-coated.
- Serve the orange chicken hot, garnished with chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg