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Crispy Orange Chicken

Crispy Orange Chicken

Crispy Orange Chicken recipe with a double-crunch coating and tangy orange sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. Easy to make and utterly delicious.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups flour
  • 4 tsp salt
  • 4 tsp black pepper
  • 3 tbsp ground ginger
  • 1 tbsp freshly ground nutmeg
  • 2 tsp ground thyme
  • 2 tsp ground sage
  • 2 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • to taste Canola oil for frying
  • 4 tbsp water
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tbsp peanut or vegetable oil
  • 3 cups orange juice
  • 3/4 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes (or 2 tsp chili paste)
  • 1-2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water

Equipment

  • Skillet or frying pan
  • Wire cooling rack
  • Saucepan
  • Meat mallet or rolling pin
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Flatten chicken breasts to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Sift together flour, spices, and seasonings in a bowl.
  3. Whisk eggs with water to create the egg wash.
  4. Dip chicken into the flour mixture, then the egg wash, and back into the flour, pressing firmly.
  5. Let coated chicken rest for 5 minutes before frying.
  6. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
  7. Transfer fried chicken to a wire rack to drain excess oil.
  8. Sauté minced garlic in oil until fragrant, then add orange juice, zest, honey, vinegar, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  9. Simmer sauce until slightly thickened, then mix cornstarch with water and stir into the sauce.
  10. Cook the sauce for another minute until glossy and thick.
  11. Toss fried chicken in orange sauce until fully coated and serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish pairs beautifully with steamed rice or noodles, and be sure to let the chicken rest for 5 minutes after coating for better crunch. If you're looking to make it healthier, consider baking or air-frying the chicken instead of frying. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for best results, as microwaving may make the coating soggy. Enjoy your cooking, and feel free to adjust spice levels to suit your taste!
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