Simple Orange Chicken
Craving something sweet and savory? Try this easy-to-make Simple Orange Chicken recipe! Juicy chicken pieces coated in a crispy batter, tossed in a tangy orange sauce. Perfectly paired with fluffy rice and your favorite sides. Give it a try and let us know what you think! #SimpleOrangeChicken #EasyRecipe #DeliciousDinner
Ingredients
2-3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
2 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp water
1/2 large egg, beaten
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Coating:
1/4 self rising flour
1/4 cup water
1/2 large egg, beaten
1 tbsp oil
For the Orange Sauce:
3/4 cup orange juice
1 tbsp oyster sauce
2 tsp cornstarch
Salt, to taste (optional)
Instructions
1
In a bowl, mix the chicken pieces, cornstarch, water, half of the beaten egg, salt, and pepper until well combined.
2
In another bowl, whisk together the coating ingredients (self-rising flour, water, half of the beaten egg, and oil) until smooth. Adjust consistency with additional water if needed.
3
Heat 4-5 inches of oil in a deep pot or wok to 350°F.
4
Dip the chicken pieces in the coating mixture and fry in the hot oil until crispy and golden brown. You can double fry them for extra crispiness.
5
In a separate pan, heat a small amount of oil over medium heat. Add the orange juice, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and salt (if desired) to the pan. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.
6
Add the fried chicken pieces to the orange sauce and toss to coat.
7
Serve the orange chicken with rice and your favorite sides.
