Crispy Sesame Orange Chicken

A delightful fusion of crispy fried chicken coated in a sweet and tangy orange glaze, finished with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds.

By RecipeBoss

Servings

Time Required

45 min

Ingredients

2 lbs chicken thighs

0.75 cup cornstarch

0.5 cup all-purpose flour

1.5 tsp salt

0.75 tsp black pepper

3 cup vegetable oil

1 cup orange juice

0.5 cup rice vinegar

0.25 cup soy sauce

0.5 cup sugar

3 cloves garlic

1 tbsp ginger

2 tbsp sesame seeds

1 tsp sesame oil

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1
Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. In a large bowl, toss chicken with 1 teaspoon of salt and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper.
2
In a shallow dish, combine cornstarch, all-purpose flour, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper. Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour mixture, ensuring each piece is evenly coated.
3
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering (about 350°F). Carefully add chicken in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 4-6 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
4 min
4
While chicken is frying, prepare the orange glaze. In a medium saucepan, combine orange juice, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce slightly thickens.
5 min
5
Add the fried chicken back into the saucepan with the orange glaze. Toss to coat evenly. Stir in the toasted sesame seeds and 1 teaspoon of sesame oil.
6
Serve immediately.
7
Garnish with extra sesame seeds if desired.

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