Orange chicken is a takeout delight, and if you want to make it at home, it’s super easy!!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup of orange juice, fresh or from a bottle
- 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
- 1 packed tablespoon of brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon of rice wine vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon of sesame oil
- 1 clove of minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon of grated or minced ginger
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons of +1 teaspoon of cornstarch
- 4 egg whites
- 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- Peanut or vegetable oil
Instructions
- Cut the chicken up into cubes.
- Whisk the egg whites and 2 tablespoons of cornstarch in a large bowl and add the chicken into it. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes.
- Use a non-stick pan to make the sauce. Add in the orange juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, oil, garlic, ginger, salt, and red pepper flakes, whisk, and turn the heat on medium.
- Combine the remaining cornstarch with 1/4 cup of water and add 1 tablespoon of the slurry at a time to the sauce until it’s thick.
- In a heavy-bottomed pot, heat up the oil of your choice to 350 F. Fry the chicken for 3-4 minutes, drain with paper towels, and put into the sauce and coat for few minutes.
- Serve with rice or any other grain and you have dinner!
