Description
Sizzling Hot Orange Chicken delivers a spicy-sweet symphony that dances across taste buds with bold Chinese-inspired flavors. Crispy chicken pieces glazed in zesty orange sauce promise a thrilling culinary adventure you won’t want to miss.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (454 g) boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
Coating and Seasoning:
- 1/2 cup (60 g) cornstarch
- 1/4 cup (30 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 egg, beaten
Sauce and Cooking Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) orange juice (fresh or bottled)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) soy sauce
- 1/4 cup (50 g) sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1 tablespoon (8 g) cornstarch (for thickening sauce)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) water (for sauce)
Instructions
- Craft a seasoned blend of cornstarch, flour, and aromatic spices in a spacious mixing vessel, creating a flavorful coating for the chicken.
- Immerse each chicken piece into whisked eggs, ensuring complete egg coverage before generously enrobing with the prepared spice mixture.
- Ignite a large skillet with vegetable oil at medium-high temperature, carefully positioning chicken pieces to achieve a golden, crisp exterior. Fry approximately 4-5 minutes per side until perfectly bronzed and cooked through.
- Transfer crispy chicken to a paper towel-lined surface, allowing excess oil to drain and maintain crunchiness.
- In a separate cooking vessel, amalgamate vibrant orange juice, umami-rich soy sauce, sweet sugar, tangy rice vinegar, zesty ginger, and fiery red chili flakes. Activate gentle heat, stirring consistently.
- Develop a smooth cornstarch slurry by blending cornstarch with water, then seamlessly integrate into the simmering sauce. Whisk continuously until the mixture transforms into a luxurious, glossy consistency.
- Cascade the thickened, aromatic sauce over the crispy chicken, gently tumbling to ensure comprehensive and even coating.
- Present the glistening hot orange chicken atop steamed rice, garnishing with delicate sliced green onions for a fresh, vibrant finish.
Notes
- Adjust spice levels by increasing or decreasing red chili flakes to match personal heat tolerance.
- Ensure chicken pieces are uniform in size for even cooking and consistent crispy texture.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting wheat flour with rice flour or almond flour.
- Pat chicken dry before coating to help the flour mixture adhere better and achieve maximum crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 309 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 63 mg