Description
Enjoy a quick and tasty dinner with this Crispy Orange Chicken, featuring crunchy bites and a bright, flavorful orange glaze. Ready in about 30 minutes!
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (mixed with a pinch of salt)
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
For the Orange Sauce
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice (bottled juice can be used in a pinch)
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 tsp ginger powder
Instructions
Preparation
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- Set up a breading station with flour in one bowl and beaten eggs in another.
Breading and Frying
- 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).
Making the Sauce
- 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.
Serving
- Serve immediately over rice or noodles.
Notes
Don’t crowd the pan while frying; do it in batches for crunchiness. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: dinner, Main Course
- Cuisine: American, asian