Sticky and Crispy Orange Chicken

When it comes to Chinese takeout, this orange chicken recipe is one of our favorite dishes along with Lemon Chicken, Sweet and Sour Chicken and Moo Goo Gai Pan.  Orange Chicken is loaded with sticky and crispy chicken that’s tender and flavorful. This recipe rivals Panda Express Orange Chicken, and you can serve it with rice and broccoli for an easy weeknight meal!

Both Chicken thighs and chicken breast work for this recipe. I like chicken thighs more as they are more flavorful and moister. It’s important to cut your chicken into 1-inch cubes so that they can get cooked quickly with a crispy coating.

In a medium-large bowl, mix together cornstarch, flour and salt & pepper. Add the egg, oil and water. Whisk until smooth. Then add the chicken cubes to the mixture and marinate for 30-60 minutes in the fridge. (If you are in a rush, you can marinate the chicken for 10 minutes while you prepare the sauce.)
Heat the oil to 350˚F in a medium-large saucepan.  Add the marinated chicken cubes in batches and deep fry them for about 5 minutes until they turn golden brown. Remove and drain oil. Place them on a paper towel lined plate. Cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.

Ingredients
Crispy Chicken:

• 2 large chicken thighs boneless and skinless
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoons oil
• 1 ¼ cups water
• 3-4 cups oil for frying depending on the size of your pan

Orange Sauce:

• ¼ cup orange juice
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 2 tablespoon soy sauce
• ¼ cups rice vinegar or white vinegar
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons corn starch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon oil

Instructions

1. Cut your chicken thighs or chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes.
2. In a medium-large bowl, mix together cornstarch, flour and salt & pepper. Add the egg, oil and water. Whisk until smooth. Add the chicken cubes to the mixture and marinate for 30-60 minutes in the fridge.
3. Heat the oil to 350˚F in a medium-large saucepan.  Add the marinated chicken cubes in batches and deep fry them for about 5 minutes until they turn golden brown. Remove and drain oil. Place them on a paper towel lined plate. Cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.
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