Here’s a simple Orange Chicken Recipe you can try at home:

🍊 Ingredients

For the Chicken:

500g (1 lb) boneless chicken breast or thighs (cut into bite-size pieces)

1 cup cornstarch (or mix with flour)

2 eggs (beaten)

Oil (for frying)

Salt & pepper (to taste)

For the Orange Sauce:

1 cup orange juice (fresh or bottled)

2 tbsp soy sauce

2–3 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)

1 tbsp vinegar (rice vinegar preferred, but white vinegar works)

1–2 tsp garlic (minced)

1 tsp ginger (optional, minced)

1 tbsp cornstarch (mixed with 2 tbsp water to make a slurry)

1 tbsp orange zest (optional, for stronger flavor)

Red chili flakes (optional, for a spicy kick)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken

Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.

Dip each piece in beaten egg, then coat with cornstarch/flour mixture.

Heat oil in a pan and fry the chicken until golden brown and crispy.

Remove and set aside on paper towels.

2. Make the Sauce

In a pan or wok, heat a little oil.

Add garlic (and ginger if using) and sauté for a few seconds until fragrant.

Pour in orange juice, soy sauce, sugar, and vinegar. Stir well.

Add orange zest and chili flakes (if using).

Mix cornstarch slurry and slowly pour into the sauce, stirring until it thickens.

3. Combine

Add fried chicken pieces into the sauce.

Toss well until all chicken is coated in the glossy orange sauce.

4. Serve

Garnish with sesame seeds or green onions.

Best served hot with steamed rice or fried rice.