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Sticky Orange Chicken


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  • Author: Liya
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

Crispy fried chicken tossed in a sticky sweet orange sauce, better than takeout.


Ingredients

1 lb chicken thighs or breasts

1½ cups flour

½ cup cornstarch

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp pepper

1 egg

1¼ cups water

1 Tbsp oil

Oil for frying

Juice and zest of 1 orange

2 Tbsp soy sauce

¼ cup vinegar

½ cup brown sugar

2 cloves garlic

1 Tbsp cornstarch + 1 Tbsp water


Instructions

1. Mix batter and coat chicken.

2. Chill briefly.

3. Fry chicken until golden.

4. Make orange sauce.

5. Toss chicken in sauce and serve.

Notes

Fry in small batches.

Serve immediately.

Adjust sweetness to taste.

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Fried
  • Cuisine: Chinese-Inspired