Easy Chinese Orange Chicken
A crispy and flavorful Chinese orange chicken coated in a sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy sauce—perfect for a quick homemade meal.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 egg beaten
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for frying
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger minced
- ½ cup fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water for thickening
- Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Toss the chicken pieces in soy sauce and let them marinate for 5 minutes.
- Coat the chicken: Dredge the chicken in cornstarch, dip in beaten egg, then coat in cornstarch again for extra crispiness.
- Fry the chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken until golden brown and crispy, about 5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Make the sauce: In the same pan, heat sesame oil. Add garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant.
- Add the liquids: Stir in orange juice, orange zest, rice vinegar, and honey. Let it simmer for 2 minutes.
- Thicken the sauce: Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens.
- Combine everything: Add the fried chicken to the sauce and toss until well coated.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately over rice.