Description
A delicious Orange Chicken recipe featuring crispy chicken coated in a vibrant orange sauce, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup orange juice
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Toss the chicken pieces in cornstarch until fully coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the coated chicken pieces and cook until golden and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix the orange juice, soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, salt, and pepper to create the sauce.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken and stir to combine, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh green onions.
Notes
For extra crunch, let the coated chicken rest before frying. Adjust the sweetness of the sauce as desired.
