ORANGE CHICKEN RECIPE One of the most requested recipe ORANGE CHICKEN! When you don’t have to order takeout because you can make it yourself..
INGREDIENTS
For Chicken:
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-1/2” cubes)
- 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
- 1 eggs (beaten)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- Oil (for frying)
For Orange Sauce:
- 1 ½ cups water
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1/3 cup rice vinegar
- 2 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon orange zest (grated)
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ginger root (minced)
- ½ teaspoon garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons green onion (chopped)
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
INSTRUCTIONS
- Combine flour, salt, and pepper. Dip chicken in egg mixture and shake in flour mixture to coat. Deep fry chicken in batches at 375 degrees in a deep fryer (or use a wok) until completely cooked.
- Meanwhile in a large saucepan, combine 1 ½ cups water, lemon juice, orange juice, rice vinegar, and soy sauce. Blend well over medium heat for a few minutes. Stir in brown sugar, orange zest, ginger garlic, and onion. Bring to a boil.
- Combine 3 tablespoons of cornstarch with 1/4 cup of water and mix thoroughly. Slowly stir cornstarch mixture into sauce until it thickens. Pour sauce over breaded chicken, and if desired add red pepper flakes and garnish with green onions. Enjoy.
Credits to: blogchef.net
