Description
A delightful twist on the classic takeout favorite, delivering a burst of citrus flavor paired with perfectly fried chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/2 tsp ginger powder
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- Set up a breading station with flour mixed with a pinch of salt in one bowl and beaten eggs in another.
- Dip each chicken piece in the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then coat thoroughly with flour.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering (about 350°F).
- Fry the chicken pieces in batches until golden brown (4-5 minutes per side).
- In a saucepan, combine orange juice, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, and ginger powder; simmer until slightly thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Toss fried chicken with the orange sauce until well-coated.
- Serve immediately over rice or noodles.
Notes
Ensure the oil is hot enough for frying to achieve perfect crispiness. Adjust the sweetness of the sauce to personal taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 270mg