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Crispy Orange Chicken

A pile of crispy, glazed Orange Chicken pieces garnished with sesame seeds and orange zest.
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Make your favorite Chinese-American takeout dish at home with this recipe for crispy orange chicken. You’ll get golden-fried chicken pieces coated in a tangy-sweet orange glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup vegetable oil, for frying
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Orange zest, for garnish
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, 1/2 cup cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
  2. Dip chicken pieces in beaten eggs, then dredge in the flour mixture, ensuring each piece is fully coated.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  4. Fry chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per batch. Remove chicken and place on a wire rack to drain.
  5. In a small saucepan, whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes (if using).
  6. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
  7. Add the fried chicken to the saucepan and toss to coat evenly with the orange glaze.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with orange zest and sesame seeds.

Notes

  • For extra crispy chicken, double-fry the pieces. Fry once until lightly golden, remove, and then fry again until deep golden brown.
  • Adjust the red pepper flakes for your desired level of spice.
  • You can substitute chicken breast for thighs, but thighs tend to stay more moist.

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