Crispy Orange Chicken Recipe with Sweet & Tangy Sauce
Crispy, juicy pieces of chicken tossed in a tangy, sweet orange sauce. This Orange Chicken Recipe brings a restaurant-style favorite to your home kitchen using easy ingredients and a flavorful homemade glaze.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 egg
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Vegetable oil for frying
Zest of 1 orange
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for slurry)
Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
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Pat chicken pieces dry.
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In one bowl, beat egg. In another, combine flour and cornstarch.
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Dip chicken in egg, then dredge in dry mix until coated.
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Heat oil to 350°F and fry chicken in batches until golden, 4–5 minutes. Drain on a wire rack.
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In a saucepan, combine orange juice, zest, soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. Simmer for 5–7 minutes.
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Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened.
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Toss fried chicken with the sauce.
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Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot.
Notes
For gluten-free, use tamari and rice flour. Add sriracha for a spicy kick. Air fryer method available.