Delish Orange Chicken

Grab a seat and a napkin (trust me, you’ll need it). Let me introduce you to Delish Orange Chicken, the dinner hero you didn’t know you were missing. It’s tangy, it’s sweet, and it dances dangerously close to the edge of sticky-town without a care in the world. If you’re hunting for a recipe that makes you look fancy without trying too hard, this is it. Plus, the flavor explosion will have your taste buds doing the cha-cha.

So, let me spill some tea. My husband and our little clan are, shall we say, obsessed with this recipe. It all started when I tried to impress the in-laws for dinner one night. Long story short, I’ve been making Delish Orange Chicken practically every week since because everybody freaked out over it. Even my picky little one gave it two tiny enthusiastic thumbs up. It’s that kind of good vibe you don’t mess with.

Why You’ll Love This Delish Orange Chicken

– It’s one of those deliciously messy meals you’ll spend 10 minutes licking off your fingers.
– Feel fancy with minimal effort. (Yes, please!)
– You can pretend like you ordered it from an exotic takeout place, but nope, you did that!

How to Make It

Alright pals, let’s do this. Start by grabbing your chicken bits. Chuck them in a bowl with some cornstarch—it’s what makes that magical crusty exterior happen, don’t skip it. Fry those bad boys until golden. Meanwhile, in another pot, mix up your juice, sugar, and soy stuff. Stir like you’re on a mission. Then, when everything’s saucy perfection, throw your chicken back in. Wave your magic spoon, and boom, you’ve got dinner.

Ingredient Notes

– Chicken: This little protein base is your hero, so don’t skimp on quality. Go for magic, not mystery meat.
– Orange Juice: There’s a sweet spot — just like life. Too little and it’s flat, too much and you might lose a tooth.
– Soy Sauce: The salty umami friend that holds everything together. Once I forgot it — never again.

Recipe Steps:

1. Cube chicken and coat in cornstarch.
2. Fry chicken until golden and set aside.
3. In a pot, combine orange juice, sugar, and soy sauce.
4. Simmer sauce until thick.
5. Return chicken to pot, toss to coat, and serve.

What to Serve It With

Tips & Mistakes

Eat it with fluffy rice or maybe over some noodles if you’re feeling extra carby.

Storage Tips

Store leftovers in the fridge in a not-too-leaky container. Not for longer than three days, because, well… questionable chicken. Cold for breakfast is totally a win, but don’t say I didn’t warn you about the sweet sticky fingers.

Variations and Substitutions

Honestly, you can tweak this baby to happiness. Swap honey for sugar, or toss in some chili flakes if you’re feeling spicy. And once, I even used broccoli when I ran out of chicken. Not as filling but worked in a pinch!

Frequently Asked Questions

Delish Orange Chicken

This tangy and crispy orange chicken recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or entertaining guests with bold flavors and a crunchy texture.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
• ▢ 0.5 cups cornstarch
• ▢ 0.5 cups all-purpose flour
• ▢ 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ▢ 1 teaspoons salt
• ▢ 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• ▢ 1 cup orange juice freshly squeezed
• ▢ 0.25 cups soy sauce low sodium
• ▢ 0.5 cups granulated sugar
• ▢ 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• ▢ 1 tablespoons minced garlic
• ▢ 1 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
• ▢ 1 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying
• ▢ 2 tablespoons chopped green onions for garnish
• ▢ 1 teaspoons red pepper flakes optional for heat

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and pat dry with paper towels.
• In a large bowl, combine cornstarch, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
• Toss chicken pieces in the dry mixture until fully coated.
• Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
• Fry chicken pieces in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.
• In a saucepan, combine orange juice, soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
• Cook sauce until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
• Add fried chicken to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
• Serve immediately garnished with chopped green onions.
  1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs

Notes

For extra crispiness, double fry the chicken pieces. Leftovers reheated in the oven stay crispy and delicious.