Sticky and Crispy Orange Chicken
Sticky and Crispy Orange Chicken
INGREDIENTS
Crispy Chicken:- 2 large chicken thighs boneless and skinless
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoons oil
- 1 ¼ cups water
- 3-4 cups oil for frying depending on the size of your pan
Orange Sauce:
- ¼ cup orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- ¼ cups rice vinegar or white vinegar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon oil
INSTRUCTIONS
- Cut your chicken thighs or chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes.
- In a medium-large bowl, mix together cornstarch, flour and salt & pepper. Add the egg, oil and water. Whisk until smooth. Add the chicken cubes to the mixture and marinate for 30-60 minutes in the fridge.
- Heat the oil to 350˚F in a medium-large saucepan. Add the marinated chicken cubes in batches and deep fry them for about 5 minutes until they turn golden brown. Remove and drain oil. Place them on a paper towel lined plate. Cover with aluminum foil to keep warm
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