Effortless Crispy Orange Chicken: Quick & Irresistibly Delicious
A quick and easy recipe for crispy orange chicken that will impress your family or guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cubed
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 2 cups vegetable oil, for frying
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, sliced for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, coat the cubed chicken in cornstarch.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry the chicken until golden brown and crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In another pan, combine orange juice, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the fried chicken to the sauce and toss to coat.
- Serve hot, garnished with green onions.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, double fry the chicken.
- Adjust the sweetness of the sauce to your liking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Orange Chicken, Quick Dinner, Easy Recipe