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Crispy Orange Chicken

Deliciously crispy chicken coated in a tangy orange sauce, perfect for a family favorite dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs Cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 cup Cornflour (Cornstarch)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • Oil as needed for frying (Canola or vegetable oil)
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Orange Juice
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger Paste
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions Chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds Optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and toss them in a bowl with flour, cornflour, salt, and pepper.
Cooking
  1. Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
  2. Once hot, add the chicken in batches, frying until golden and crispy.
  3. In another bowl, mix the orange juice, soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
  4. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pan and drain any excess oil.
  5. Quickly prepare the sauce in the same pan, letting it thicken slightly.
  6. Toss the crispy chicken in the sauce until it is beautifully coated.
  7. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if you like.

Notes

Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles. Drizzle extra sauce over for restaurant-style finish. Can store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for about 3 days, or freeze for up to a month. Reheat in the oven for best results.