Classic Orange Chicken

A beloved sweet and savory Chinese-American takeout classic, featuring crispy fried chicken coated in a vibrant, tangy orange sauce.

By RecipeBoss

Servings

Time Required

45 min

Ingredients

1 ½ lbs chicken thighs

¼ cup soy sauce

¼ cup rice vinegar

½ cup orange juice

¼ cup granulated sugar

¼ cup cornstarch

1 large egg

2 cup vegetable oil

3 cloves garlic

1 inch ginger

1 tbsp sesame oil

1 tbsp orange zest

1 tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

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7
Optional: Make a slurry with 1 tsp cornstarch and 1 tbsp water and stir into the sauce to thicken further if desired.
5
Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Cook for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in sesame oil.
3 min
6
Add the fried chicken to the sauce and toss to coat evenly. Serve immediately.
1
Cut chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces. Season with salt and pepper.
2
In a bowl, whisk together cornstarch and egg until smooth. Add chicken pieces and toss to coat.
3
Heat vegetable oil in a wok or deep skillet over medium-high heat to 350°F. Fry chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.
5 min
4
While chicken is frying, prepare the sauce. In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, orange juice, granulated sugar, orange zest, minced garlic, and grated ginger.

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