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

1.5 lbs chicken thighs

0.25 cup soy sauce

0.25 cup rice vinegar

0.5 cup orange juice

0.25 cup granulated sugar

0.25 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

0.5 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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