Name: Fried Chicken with a Sweet and Sticky Orange Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup cornstarch; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 large eggs, beaten; Vegetable oil for frying; 1 cup fresh orange juice; 2 tablespoons orange zest; 1/3 cup sugar; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 3 tablespoons water (slurry); 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional); Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Description

Fried Chicken with a Sweet and Sticky Orange Sauce is a crispy, golden fried chicken coated in a tangy-sweet glaze made with fresh orange juice, zest, and savory seasonings. A mouthwatering fusion of crunch and citrus flavor.

Ingredients

Scale

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 large eggs, beaten
Vegetable oil for frying
1 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons orange zest
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 3 tablespoons water (slurry)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Instructions

In a shallow bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
Dip chicken pieces into beaten eggs, then dredge in the flour mixture until well coated.
Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Fry chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 5–6 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine orange juice, orange zest, sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer.
Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens, about 2–3 minutes.
Toss fried chicken in the orange sauce until evenly coated.
Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve hot with rice or noodles.

Notes

For extra crispiness, double-fry the chicken pieces.
Adjust sugar and vinegar amounts to balance sweetness and tanginess to your taste.
You can use bone-in chicken pieces, but cooking time will increase.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Deep-Fried
Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 520
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 820mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 52g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 145mg

Keywords: orange chicken, fried chicken with orange sauce, sweet and sticky chicken