Description
A bright and crunchy dish with sweet and tangy flavors, featuring fried chicken in a glossy citrus sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Coat the chicken pieces with cornstarch in a bowl.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and fry the chicken until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and rice vinegar in a separate bowl to create the sauce.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken and toss to coat.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
For extra crunch, ensure chicken is dry before coating. Do not overcrowd the pan while frying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: orange chicken, crispy chicken, Asian chicken recipe