Description
Crispy Orange Chicken is a delectable dish that combines crunchy, golden-brown chicken with a sweet and tangy orange sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, ensuring that every bite leaves you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp ginger powder
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Set up a breading station: place flour in one bowl and beaten eggs in another.
- Coat each chicken piece first in egg, then in flour.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry the chicken in batches for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown, then transfer to a wire rack.
- In a small saucepan, combine orange juice, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, and ginger. Simmer until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Toss the hot fried chicken with the sauce and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 120mg