Description
A delightful dish featuring crispy chicken pieces coated in a vibrant orange glaze with sweet, tangy, and savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Chicken Thighs, boneless and skinless
- 1/2 cup Cornstarch
- 1 cup Vegetable Oil
- 1/2 cup Fresh Orange Juice
- 1/4 cup Soy Sauce (low-sodium preferred)
- 1/4 cup Sugar
- 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
- 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Ginger, grated
Instructions
- Coat chicken pieces in cornstarch and ensure they are well-covered.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan until hot, add chicken pieces, and fry until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In a separate pan, combine orange juice, soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Add the crispy chicken back into the sauce, toss to coat, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying and Simmering
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg