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Orange Chicken Recipe

Orange Chicken Recipe

Orange Chicken Recipe is a crispy fried chicken dish tossed in a sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy orange sauce, making it a delicious homemade takeout-style meal that’s perfect with rice or noodles
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Chinese
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken:
  • 2 large chicken breasts boneless and skinless
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • Vegetable oil for frying
For the Orange Chicken Sauce:
  • 1 cup fresh orange juice about 2 oranges
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or white vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder or 2 garlic cloves finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger grated
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil optional, for extra flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • Orange zest from 1 orange

Method
 

Prep the Chicken
  1. Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized cubes.
  2. In a bowl, whisk flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, pepper, and cold water to form a smooth batter.
  3. Coat the chicken pieces in the batter.
Fry the Chicken
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Fry chicken pieces until golden brown and crispy (about 4–5 minutes per batch).
  3. Drain on paper towels.
Make the Sauce
  1. In a saucepan, combine orange juice, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, garlic, ginger, chili flakes, and orange zest.
  2. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3–4 minutes.
  3. Stir in cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce. Cook until glossy.
Combine & Serve
  1. Toss fried chicken in the sauce until evenly coated.
  2. Garnish with sesame seeds or green onions if you like.
  3. Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.

Notes

  • Use fresh orange juice for the best flavor.
  • Fry chicken in small batches for even crispiness.
  • Add sesame seeds or chopped scallions for garnish.