Ingredients
- For the chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup water (or more, if needed)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- For the sauce:
- 1/2 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed if possible)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
- Zest from 1 orange
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Dip chicken pieces into beaten egg, then coat in the flour mixture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken in batches for 4-5 minutes until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, cornstarch, ginger, garlic, orange zest, sesame oil (if using), and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Pour sauce into skillet and simmer over medium heat, stirring until thickened and glossy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Cook 2-3 minutes more to heat through.
- Serve hot with rice or vegetables. Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- Add vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli for extra nutrition and color.
- Bake chicken at 400°F for 20 minutes as a lighter alternative to frying.
- Add pineapple chunks for a tropical twist.
- Store sauce separately if making ahead to preserve chicken crispness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
