The Best Crispy Orange Chicken You’ll Crave Again and Again
Crispy Orange Chicken is a quick and easy meal comprising flavorful fried chicken coated in a sweet and tangy orange sauce.
Equipment
- large skillet
- Bowls for breading
- Saucepan
- Wire rack or paper towels
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 breasts Chicken Fresh, boneless, skinless
- 2 large Eggs
For the Coating
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Can substitute rice flour for gluten-free
- 1 cup Vegetable Oil High smoke point oil like canola or peanut
For the Sauce
- ½ cup Fresh Orange Juice Freshly squeezed gives the best taste
- ¼ cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce Tamari makes a good gluten-free alternative
- 1 tablespoon Sugar Honey or coconut sugar can be substitutes
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger Powder Fresh ginger can be substituted for more bite
Instructions
Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Crispy Orange Chicken
- Cut fresh boneless, skinless chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- Create a breading station with one bowl of flour mixed with a pinch of salt and another with beaten eggs. Coat the chicken pieces in egg, then flour.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, around 350°F.
- Fry the coated chicken pieces in batches for about 4-5 minutes per side until deep golden brown.
- In a saucepan, combine orange juice, soy sauce, sugar, minced garlic, and ginger powder. Simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Toss the fried chicken in the warm orange sauce until fully coated.
- Serve immediately over steamed jasmine rice or stir-fried vegetables.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days; reheat in the oven for best results.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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