Description
A quick and satisfying dish featuring crispy chicken bites tossed in a tangy orange sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts — cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or 1/2 cup flour + 1/2 cup cornstarch for extra crunch)
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger (or 1 tsp grated fresh ginger)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry and cut into bite-sized pieces. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Set up two shallow bowls: one with beaten eggs, one with the flour (add a pinch of salt to the flour).
- Dip each chicken piece in egg, letting excess drip off, then press into the flour to coat evenly. Shake off loose flour.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering (about 350°F). Use enough oil to coat the bottom of the pan.
- Fry chicken in batches for 4–5 minutes per side until deep golden and cooked through. Transfer to a rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- In a small saucepan, combine orange juice, soy sauce, sugar, minced garlic, and ginger. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly (4–6 minutes).
- Toss the hot fried chicken with the sauce in a bowl or pour the sauce over the chicken in the skillet and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles, sprinkled with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, replace flour with a mix of rice flour and cornstarch. Adjust sweetness and heat of the sauce as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: orange chicken, crispy chicken, quick dinner, comfort food, weeknight meal