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Hot Orange Chicken

A spicy and tangy take on classic orange chicken, perfect for a weeknight meal!
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade

  • 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
  • 0.25 cup Cornstarch
  • 1.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken thighs Cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 0.5 cup Vegetable oil For frying

Orange Sauce

  • 0.5 cup Orange juice Freshly squeezed preferred
  • 0.25 cup Soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoon Rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon Brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon Grated fresh ginger
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes Adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoon Water

Garnish

  • Sesame seeds
  • Chopped green onions

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • In a medium bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Add chicken pieces and toss to coat evenly.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Fry chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken and drain on paper towels.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
  • Pour the orange sauce mixture into the skillet (wipe clean if needed) and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens.
  • Add the fried chicken to the thickened sauce and toss to coat. Cook for another minute until the chicken is heated through.
  • Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. This pairs well with steamed rice.

Notes

For a spicier kick, add more red pepper flakes. You can also add a tablespoon of orange zest for a more intense orange flavor.