11/05/2026
Orange Chicken
Crispy chicken in a glossy, citrusy-sweet sauce — homemade Orange Chicken beats the takeout version every single time. 🍊🍗
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 lbs chicken breast, cubed
- 3/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Oil for frying
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water
- Green onions and sesame seeds
Instructions:
1. Coat chicken in egg, then cornstarch; fry at 350°F for 5-6 minutes until crisp.
2. Simmer orange juice, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, zest, garlic, and ginger 4 minutes.
3. Thicken with the cornstarch slurry until glossy.
4. Toss the crispy chicken in the orange sauce.
5. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds; serve over rice.
Prep Time: 20 min | Cook Time: 20 min | Servings: 4