Orange Chicken 橙汁雞

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Food made in China

 · 9 months ago

Orange Chicken 橙汁雞

Ingredients:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into large bite-sized pieces
• 1/2 cup of orange juice
• 1 tsp of salt, divided
• 1 cup of all-purpose flour
• 1 cup of cornstarch
• 2 eggs
• 1 Tbsp of vegetable oil
• Oil for deep frying
• Chopped scallions for garnish

For the Orange Sauce:

• 1 cup of fresh orange juice
• 1/4 cup of soy sauce
• 1 tsp of sesame oil
• 1/2 cup of sugar
• 1 tsp of chili pepper (adjust to your spice preference)
• 1/4 cup of rice vinegar
• 1 tsp of garlic powder
• 1 tsp of minced ginger
• 1 tsp of orange zest
• 2-3 Tbsp of water mixed with 1-2 tsp of cornstarch (for thickening)

Instructions:

• In a large bowl, marinate the chicken pieces with 1/2 cup of orange juice and 1/2 tsp of salt for about an hour.
• In a separate bowl, prepare the coating mixture by combining 1 cup of flour, 1 cup of cornstarch, 2 eggs, 1 tsp of salt, and 1 Tbsp of vegetable oil. Adjust the thickness of the coating by adding more cornstarch if needed.
• Heat oil in a pot to medium heat for deep frying.
• Dredge the marinated chicken pieces in the flour mixture, making sure each piece is well-coated.
• Carefully place the coated chicken pieces into the hot oil, frying them until they turn golden brown. The cooking time will vary depending on the thickness, but it's usually around 3-5 minutes. Avoid overcrowding the pot to prevent the pieces from sticking together.
• Once the chicken is golden brown, remove it from the oil and set it aside for 2 minutes.
• After 2 minutes, return the chicken to the hot oil and deep fry for an additional 2 minutes until it's perfectly crispy. Once done, set the chicken aside.
• In a separate pan, combine the ingredients for the orange sauce: 1 cup of fresh orange juice, 1/4 cup of soy sauce, 1 tsp of sesame oil, 1/2 cup of sugar, 1 tsp of chili pepper, 1/4 cup of rice vinegar, 1 tsp of garlic powder, 1 tsp of minced ginger, and 1 tsp of orange zest.
• Heat the orange sauce over medium heat.
• Mix the 2-3 tablespoons of water with 1-2 teaspoons of cornstarch to create a slurry for thickening the sauce.
• Add the cornstarch slurry to the simmering orange sauce and stir until it thickens to your desired consistency.
• Add the fried chicken pieces into the orange sauce, ensuring they are well-coated with the flavorful sauce.
• Sprinkle chopped scallions over the dish for garnish, and your delicious homemade orange chicken is ready to serve.

Enjoy your homemade Orange Chicken with a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors!