Recipe: Chinese-Style Orange Chicken

 

Recipe: Chinese-Style Orange Chicken

Ingredients:

• 500g chicken breasts, cut into cubes
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• Oil for frying

Marinade:

• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp soy sauce

Orange Sauce:

• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar or white vinegar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp ground ginger (optional)
• 1 tsp cornstarch dissolved in 2 tbsp water
• Zest of one orange (for added flavor)

Instructions:

1. Marinate the Chicken:

   • In a bowl, mix the chicken cubes with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, egg, and soy sauce.
   • Let the chicken marinate for 20-30 minutes.

2. Prepare Fried Chicken:

   • Mix the flour and cornstarch in a plate.
   • Coat the chicken pieces with the mixture and deep-fry in hot oil over medium heat until golden and crispy.
   • Drain on kitchen paper.

3. Prepare the Orange Sauce:

   • In a skillet, mix orange juice, water, soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, and ginger.
   • Heat the mixture over medium heat until it starts to boil.
   • Add the dissolved cornstarch and stir until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
   • Stir in the orange zest.

4. Combine Chicken with Sauce:

   • Add the fried chicken to the sauce and toss until fully coated.

5. Serve:

• Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.