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A crispy and tangy Orange Chicken recipe that combines sweet orange flavors with savory notes for a delightful family meal.

Ingredients

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  • 90 g (¾ cup) plain (all-purpose) flour
  • 1 medium egg
  • ¼ tsp garlic salt
  • Pinch of salt and pepper
  • 90 ml (? cup + 1 tbsp) cold water
  • 8 boneless, skinless chicken thigh fillets, cut into bite-size chunks
  • 2 tbsp cornflour (cornstarch)
  • 120 ml (½ cup) vegetable oil, for frying
  • Juice of 2 large oranges
  • Zest of ½ orange
  • 6 tbsp caster (superfine) sugar
  • 5 tbsp soy sauce (dark, or half dark and half light)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp minced ginger
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • (Optional) 1 tbsp cornflour (cornstarch) mixed with 3 tbsp cold water (for thickening)
  • Boiled rice
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Batter: In a large bowl, combine the flour, egg, garlic salt, salt, pepper, and cold water. Whisk until you achieve a smooth, thick batter that can coat the chicken evenly.
  2. Coat the Chicken: In a separate bowl, take the chicken pieces and toss them with cornstarch until they’re well-coated. Next, transfer the chicken into the batter and stir it all together, ensuring every piece is fully covered.
  3. Heat the Oil: Pour the vegetable oil into a wok or large frying pan, then heat it over medium-high until it shimmers invitingly.
  4. Make the Orange Sauce: While the oil is heating, combine the freshly squeezed orange juice, zest, sugar, soy sauce, minced garlic, minced ginger, and rice vinegar.
  5. Fry the Chicken: Working in batches, gently slide the battered chicken into the hot oil. Fry for about 3-4 minutes per batch, turning with tongs until each piece is golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Finish the Sauce: Carefully dispose of most of the oil in the pan, leaving around 1 tsp behind. Pour in the prepared orange sauce, and bring it to a nice boil.
  7. Coat the Chicken: Return the crispy chicken to the pan and gently toss it with a spatula until each piece is lusciously coated in the orange sauce.
  8. Serve Up: Serve this delicious orange chicken immediately over a bed of fluffy boiled rice, sprinkled with sesame seeds.

Notes

For a healthier version, try baking the battered chicken instead of frying it. Feel free to add red pepper flakes for a hint of heat.

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Find it online: https://ameliasweets.com/2026/05/08/orange-chicken-recipe/

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