Description
Crispy Orange Chicken is a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors that will transport you to your favorite takeout spot. This easy-to-make dish features tender, juicy chicken coated in a perfectly crispy batter, all enveloped in a tangy orange sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Serve it with rice or noodles for a satisfying meal that will leave everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/2 tsp ginger powder
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- Set up a breading station with flour mixed with a pinch of salt in one bowl and beaten eggs in another.
- Dip each chicken piece in the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then coat thoroughly with flour.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering (about 350°F).
- Fry the chicken pieces in batches until golden brown (4-5 minutes per side).
- In a saucepan, combine orange juice, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, and ginger powder; simmer until slightly thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Toss fried chicken with the orange sauce until well-coated.
- Serve immediately over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg