Description
Crispy Orange Chicken is a delicious and tangy dish that combines crispy chicken with a flavorful orange sauce. The chicken is coated in a crunchy batter and then tossed in a sweet and savory orange glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
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- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
Orange Sauce:
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/2 tsp ginger powder
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Coat each piece in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and fry in vegetable oil until crispy and golden brown.
- Make the Orange Sauce: In a separate pan, combine orange juice, soy sauce, sugar, minced garlic, and ginger powder. Cook until the sauce thickens.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Toss the crispy chicken pieces in the orange sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions, then serve hot.
Notes
- To make the dish spicier, add red pepper flakes or chili paste to the orange sauce.
- For a healthier version, you can bake the chicken instead of frying it.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg