Best Ever Orange Chicken
Orange Chicken is my go-to take out order but did you know you can make it at
home in minutes! You quickly fry up tender, crispy bits of chicken and they get
coated in a sweet and savory sauce that is to die for. This dinner doesn’t require
a lot of ingredients and comes out perfect every time. It will be your new favorite weekenight dinner. It is also very family friendly.
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Servings: 4
INGREDIENTS
- 1.5 pounds chicken tenderloins
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 1/3 cups orange juice
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flake more for topping if you like
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Scallions for topping
INSTRUCTIONS
- Cut your chicken tenderloins into bite size pieces.
- In a large bowl combine the 3 eggs and ½ cup cornstarch.
- Add the chicken to the cornstarch mixture and stir to coat.
- Fill a large skillet with about an inch of oil and turn it on medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken in a single layer. Fry until brown on each side and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken and set on a paper towel lined plate. Repeat with the rest of the chicken, then discard the oil from the pan.
- In a mixing bowl combine the orange juice, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, ground ginger, garlic, and red pepper flake.
- Add the sauce to your skillet over medium heat and whisk until it comes up to a slight bubble and starts to thicken. Remove from heat, and toss your chicken in the sauce.
- Garnish with sliced oranges and scallions and serve!
NOTES
You can use boneless skinless chicken thighs if you prefer.
You can bump up the orange flavor with the zest of an orange if you like.
Store leftovers in refrigerator for up to 3 days.
You can bump up the orange flavor with the zest of an orange if you like.
Store leftovers in refrigerator for up to 3 days.