Description
Crispy Orange Chicken with Sticky Homemade Sauce is a delightful dish that combines sweet and tangy flavors with a satisfying crunch. This easy-to-make recipe transforms simple ingredients into a culinary masterpiece, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy weeknight dinner. Each bite bursts with flavor, making it a guaranteed hit at any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- ? cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ? cup brown sugar
- 3 minced garlic cloves
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients and set your workspace.
- In one bowl, whisk the eggs; in another, season flour with salt and pepper. Dip each chicken breast in the egg mixture, then coat with flour.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry the coated chicken pieces in batches for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine orange juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, and garlic. Stir until slightly thickened.
- Drain fried chicken on paper towels and toss in the prepared sauce until well-coated.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American/Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (200g)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg