Irresistible Chinese Orange Chicken
Experience a burst of flavor with this Irresistible Chinese Orange Chicken, featuring tender chicken pieces enveloped in a crispy coating and drizzled with a sweet and tangy orange sauce. Perfect for family dinners, casual gatherings, or cozy nights at home, this dish is sure to impress everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. In one bowl, whisk together the eggs; in another bowl, place the seasoned flour.
- Dip each chicken piece in the egg mixture, then coat thoroughly with flour.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through (5-7 minutes per batch).
- In a separate saucepan, combine orange juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and orange zest. Simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Drain fried chicken on paper towels, then toss with the prepared sauce in the saucepan until evenly coated. Transfer to plates and drizzle with additional sauce for an irresistible finishing touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 100mg