Description
Irresistibly Crispy Orange Chicken is a crunchy, flavorful dish coated in a sweet and tangy orange sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners, this recipe delivers restaurant-style orange chicken at home.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- ¼ cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- ½ cup fresh orange juice
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ tsp ginger powder
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Dredge chicken in flour, then dip into beaten eggs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken until golden and crispy, then drain on paper towels.
- In a small saucepan, combine orange juice, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, and ginger. Cook over medium heat until slightly thickened.
- Toss fried chicken in orange sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately, optionally over steamed rice.
Notes
- Adjust sugar for sweetness to taste.
- Use freshly squeezed orange juice for best flavor.
- Can bake chicken for a lighter version instead of frying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet-Fried
- Cuisine: Asian-American