Description
Crispy Orange Chicken is a restaurant-style favorite made right in your kitchen. Juicy chicken pieces are double-fried for ultimate crunch and tossed in a sticky orange glaze with fresh zest, garlic, ginger, and a hint of chili. It’s the kind of easy dinner recipe that feels like takeout—but better. Great for weeknight meals, fast food cravings, or whenever you need food ideas that wow.
Ingredients
400g boneless chicken thighs
2 large eggs
1 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon orange zest
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 stalks green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
1. Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and pat them dry.
2. Toss chicken in beaten eggs, then coat thoroughly with cornstarch.
3. Heat oil and fry chicken in batches until golden and crispy. Optional: fry a second time for extra crunch.
4. In a clean skillet, add orange juice, zest, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, vinegar, sugar, and chili flakes. Simmer until thickened.
5. Toss the fried chicken quickly in the sauce for 20 seconds, just until coated.
6. Serve hot, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Use fresh orange juice and zest for a real flavor pop.
Double-frying is the key to that restaurant-style crispiness.
Toss just before serving to preserve the crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: crispy chicken, orange chicken, easy recipe, quick dinner, homemade takeout