Orange Chicken
Orange chicken is a popular Chinese-American dish that is loved for its sweet and tangy sauce and crispy chicken. This recipe is easy to make at home and results in a dish that is sure to impress your family and friends.
To make this dish, you will need boneless chicken thighs that are diced and coated in a mixture of egg, cornstarch, and flour. The chicken is then deep-fried until golden brown and double-fried for extra crispiness. The orange sauce is made by combining orange juice, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar.
Double frying the chicken is an optional step but will result in a very crispy chicken which is a hallmark of this dish.
Introduction
Orange chicken is a popular dish that you can find in many restaurants. But did you know that you can make this delicious dish at home too? With this recipe, you can easily make crispy chicken in a sweet and tangy orange sauce that will surely satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
For the chicken
- 750 grams of boneless chicken thighs, diced
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper powder
- 1 egg
- ½ cup maida (all-purpose flour)
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- oil for deep frying
For the sauce
- 2 oranges, juiced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 4 cloves garlic, grated
- 1 tbsp soya sauce
- 2 tsp vinegar
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp water
- spring onions and sesame seeds for garnish
How to make it
- Cut the chicken thighs into cubes and season with salt and black pepper.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg and mix in the cornstarch and maida until it forms a thick batter.
- Dip the chicken pieces in the batter to coat evenly.
- Heat oil in a wok and deep fry the chicken in batches until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Double-fry the chicken by frying it again for 2 minutes in hot oil to make it extra crispy.
- In a separate wok, prepare the sauce by adding the orange juice, grated ginger, grated garlic, soya sauce, vinegar, and sugar.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Add the slurry to the sauce and stir continuously to avoid lumps.
- Bring the sauce to a boil and let it thicken.
- Add the crispy chicken to the sauce and stir until the chicken is coated with the sauce.
- Garnish with spring onions and sesame seeds.
Cooking Tips
- Chicken thighs are used to ensure a really juicy result, but you can also use any other boneless cut of chicken.
- Double frying the chicken is optional, but it results in very crispy chicken.
Conclusion
Making orange chicken at home is not as difficult as it may seem. With this recipe, you can make a delicious and satisfying meal that your whole family will enjoy. Try it out and enjoy your homemade orange chicken!
