Description
Crispy Orange Chicken is a delightful dish that brings the vibrant flavors of citrus and savory goodness to your dinner table. This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken pieces coated in a crispy layer, smothered in a sweet and tangy orange sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, it promises to impress family and friends alike. With just a handful of fresh ingredients and simple steps, you can create a restaurant-quality meal at home that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 tsp fresh ginger (grated)
- Sriracha sauce (optional, to taste)
- Green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and pat dry.
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, orange juice, minced garlic, and ginger. Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes.
- Coat marinated chicken pieces in cornstarch.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry chicken in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.
- In a saucepan, mix remaining marinade with brown sugar and orange zest; cook until syrupy.
- Toss fried chicken in the sauce until well-coated. Serve hot over rice or noodles, garnished with green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg