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Orange Chicken
Orange Chicken
Orange Chicken is a popular Chinese-American dish typically made with crispy fried chicken pieces coated in a sweet and tangy orange-flavored sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breasts boneless, skinless cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 eggs beaten
- Oil for frying
For the sauce:
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 orange zest
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- In a bowl, coat the chicken pieces with cornstarch, then dip them in the beaten eggs.
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken until golden brown and crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, combine orange juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and orange zest. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the cornstarch-water mixture to the sauce and stir until it thickens.
- Return the fried chicken to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce.
- Serve the Orange Chicken over steamed rice and garnish with sliced green onions or sesame seeds.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 361kcal (18%)Carbohydrates: 46g (15%)Protein: 31g (62%)Fat: 5g (8%)Saturated Fat: 1g (6%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 154mg (51%)Sodium: 1791mg (78%)Potassium: 680mg (19%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 24g (27%)Vitamin A: 290IU (6%)Vitamin C: 37mg (45%)Calcium: 55mg (6%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
