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A classic Chinese-American dish, orange chicken is sweet, crunchy, and absolutely delicious. It's also surprisingly easy to make at home, and comes together in about the time it would take you to order take-out. So, whether you want to impress a guest with your cooking prowess, or simply skip the delivery bill, this recipe is well worth it.
Prep Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Yields: 4 servings
Ingredients
For sauce:- zest from one orange, plus 1/2 cup fresh orange juice (about 2 naval oranges)
- 1 tbsp. soy sauce
- 1 tbsp. packed brown sugar
- 1 tbsp. white vinegar
- 2 tbsp. chicken stock
- 1 tsp. freshly grated ginger
- 1 tsp. cornstarch
For chicken:
- 3 tbsp. cornstarch
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 lb. boneless chicken thighs, cut into in 1-inch pieces
- 1 c. all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 to 4 cups canola oil, for frying
- Sliced scallions, for garnish
- cooked rice, for serving
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Directions
- Make the sauce: Cook orange zest and juice, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, stock, and ginger in a medium saucepan over low heat just until bubbling. Whisk in cornstarch. Cook until sauce thickens, 5 to 6 minutes.
- Make the chicken: Whisk together 2 tablespoons cornstarch and egg whites in a bowl until frothy. Add chicken and let sit, 5 minutes. In a second bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, remaining tablespoon cornstarch. Season with salt and pepper.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with paper towels. Remove chicken pieces, one at a time (letting excess egg white to drip off), and roll in flour mixture until coated, leave pieces in flour mixture as you work.
- Heat oil in a wok or large Dutch oven over medium heat until temperature reaches 350°F on an instant read thermometer. Cook chicken, in batches, until golden brown and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to prepared baking sheet to drain. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add chicken to sauce and gently toss to coat. Serve garnished with scallions. and rice alongside.
