Description
This recipe for Crispy Orange Chicken Bites offers a perfect blend of sweetness and crunch, making it an irresistible dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup cornstarch
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken:
- Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- Dredge the chicken pieces in cornstarch, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Fry the Chicken:
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the chicken in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes per batch.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Make the Orange Sauce:
- In a saucepan, combine orange juice, orange zest, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, garlic, and ginger.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat until it starts to simmer.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry and continue to cook until the sauce thickens.
- Add sesame oil and stir well.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce:
- Toss the fried chicken in the orange sauce until well coated.
- Garnish:
- Transfer the chicken to a serving dish.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, double fry the chicken pieces.
- Adjust the sweetness and acidity of the sauce by adding more sugar or vinegar, depending on your preference.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg