Description
Indulge in homemade Orange Chicken, a delightful fusion of crispy chicken coated in a sweet and tangy orange glaze. This vibrant dish is not only a crowd-pleaser but also perfect for weeknight dinners. With each bite, experience the crunch of golden-brown chicken paired with a luscious sauce that dances on your taste buds. Serve it over rice or noodles for a comforting meal that’s sure to impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one for mixing chicken with salt and pepper.
- Coat each chicken piece by dipping in flour, then eggs, and back into flour.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; fry the chicken for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- In another pan, combine orange juice, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and brown sugar; simmer until slightly thickened.
- Toss the fried chicken in the orange sauce until evenly coated; serve hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 210g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg