Ingredients
– 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-size pieces
– 3 whisked eggs
– 1/3 cup cornstarch
– 1/3 cup flour
– Salt to taste
– Oil for frying (enough for 2 to 3 inches in the pan)
– 1 cup orange juice
– 1/2 cup sugar
– 2 tablespoons rice or white vinegar
– 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for a gluten-free option)
– 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
– 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder or 2 finely diced garlic cloves
– 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
– Orange zest from 1 orange
– 1 tablespoon cornstarch for the sauce slurry
Instructions
1-First, cut the 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts into bite-size pieces and dip them in the 3 whisked eggs.
2-Then, coat the pieces with a mixture of 1/3 cup cornstarch, 1/3 cup flour, and a bit of salt for that crave-worthy crunch.
3-Heat your oil to 350Β°F in a deep pan aim for 2 to 3 inches deep to fry the chicken for 2 to 3 minutes until it’s golden brown and crispy.
4-While the chicken fries, work on the sauce. In a separate pan, heat 1 cup orange juice, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons rice or white vinegar, 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari), 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder or 2 finely diced garlic cloves, and 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes.
5-To thicken it, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with a little water to make a slurry, add it to the sauce, and cook for another 5 minutes.
6-Finish off the sauce with zest from 1 orange for that fresh burst.
7-Once the chicken is fried, toss it in the sauce to coat every piece evenly.
8-Serve right away, garnished with green onions and extra orange zest if you like, for a dish that’s ready in about 35 minutes total.
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π³ Use a thermometer to maintain oil temperature for perfect crispiness.
πΏ Substitute tamari for soy sauce to make the dish gluten-free.
π Toast orange zest briefly before adding to the sauce for extra aromatic flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying and Sauce Preparation
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Gluten-Free option available
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
