Description

Craving a quick dinner that tastes like your favorite takeout? This Easy Crispy Orange Chicken delivers golden, crunchy chicken coated in a sweet, tangy citrus glaze that’s bursting with flavor. It’s the perfect easy dinner idea, packed with bold flavors and a satisfying crunch.

Ingredients

2 lbs chicken thighs or breasts cut into bite-sized pieces

1 cup cornstarch

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

2 large eggs beaten

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp paprika optional

2 cups vegetable oil for frying

1 cup fresh orange juice

1 orange zest

1/3 cup soy sauce

1/2 cup sugar

2 tbsp rice vinegar

2 tbsp hoisin sauce optional

1 tbsp fresh ginger grated

3 cloves garlic minced

1 tsp red chili flakes optional

2 tbsp cornstarch

3 tbsp water

2 cups cooked white rice

2 tbsp sesame seeds

3 green onions sliced

Instructions

1. Prepare coating by mixing cornstarch, flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Dip chicken in eggs and coat.

2. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C).

3. Fry chicken in batches until golden and cooked through.

4. Double fry for extra crispiness.

5. Prepare sauce with orange juice, zest, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, and hoisin.

6. Add garlic, ginger, chili flakes and simmer.

7. Add cornstarch slurry and thicken sauce.

8. Toss chicken in sauce before serving.

9. Serve over rice with garnish.

Notes

Use fresh orange juice for best flavor.

Avoid overcrowding the pan when frying.

Toss chicken in sauce just before serving to keep it crispy.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 500
Sugar: 25g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 55g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: easy dinner, orange chicken, quick meal, takeout recipe, crispy chicken