Easiest Way to Make Delicious Chinese Orange Chicken

Chinese Orange Chicken. Chinese Orange Chicken made with crispy fried chicken covered in an authentic orange sauce. The ultimate Chinese Orange Chicken Recipe which is way better than take-out. Chinese Orange Chicken better than you've ever had before!

It's easy to make and oh so delicious to enjoy this takeout fakeout favorite in the comfort of your own kitchen. Orange chicken is a Chinese dish of Hunan origin. The variety of orange chicken most commonly found at North American Chinese restaurants consists of chopped, battered and fried chicken pieces coated in a sweet orange-flavored chili sauce, which thickens or caramelizes to a glaze. You can cook Chinese Orange Chicken using 17 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Chinese Orange Chicken

1. Prepare 1 1/2 lb of boneless, skinless, chicken breast, cut into bite size.
2. Prepare 1 cup of cornstarch ( less 2 tbsp for the sauce).
3. It's 2 each of large eggs, beaten.
4. Prepare 1 cup of vegetable oil.
5. Prepare 1/2 tsp of sesame seeds.
6. It's 1 of green onion, thinly slice.
7. It's of Marinade.
8. You need 1 cup of chicken broth.
9. It's 1/2 cup of freshly squeezed orange juice.
10. You need 1/2 cup of sugar.
11. It's 1/3 cup of distilled white vinegar.
12. Prepare 1/4 cup of soy sauce.
13. Prepare 2 clove of garlic, minced.
14. You need 1 tbsp of orange zest.
15. It's 1 tsp of Sriracha.
16. It's 1/4 tsp of ground ginger.
17. Prepare 1/4 tsp of white pepper.

Chinese Orange Chicken - Not even Panda Express can beat this homemade orange chicken! This is a Chinese favorite of mine, especially from Panda Express, involving crisp, fried chicken bites. Get the best of Chinese Orange Chicken takeout at home! This recipe is loaded with sweet citrus flavors, sesame seeds, and scallions.

Chinese Orange Chicken step by step

1. To make the marinade, whisk together chicken broth, orange juice, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, orange zest, Sriracha, ginger and white pepper in a large bowl..
2. In a gallon size Ziploc bag or large bowl, combine chicken and 2/3 cup of the marinade; marinate for at least 30 minutes, turning the bag occasionally. Drain the chicken from the marinade, discarding the marinade..
3. Heat remaining marinade in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil and stir in 2 tablespoons cornstarch combined with 2 tablespoons water. Cook, stirring frequently, until thickened about 1-2 minutes; keep warm..
4. Working one at a time, dip the chicken into the eggs, then dredge in remaining 1 cup cornstarch, pressing to coat..
5. Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan. Working in batches, add chicken and fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; discard excess oil..
6. Serve chicken immediately, tossed or drizzled with the marinade, garnished with sesame seeds and green onion, if desired..

Great orange flavor - tastes similar to restaurant Crispy Orange Chicken. Also, most Chinese restaraunts use batter-dipped chicken as opposed to this recipe's use of marinade and flour, making. Easy Chinese orange chicken recipe that's a healthier version. This Chinese Orange Chicken is made with crispy fried chicken coated in a sticky orange chicken sauce. Just like Panda Express but even better!