Chinese Orange Chicken

May 26, 2017
Best Fried Chinese Orange Chicken Recipe - American GardenBest Fried Chinese Orange Chicken Recipe - American Garden
Serves
4
Persons
Preparation Time
20
Minutes
Cook Time
35
Minutes

Course
Occasion

Indulge in some exotic food prepared at home with this delicious Chinese orange chicken recipe including a tangy orange juice, fried chicken, along with fresh ingredients like spicy garlic, ginger, and the sour soy sauce. This Chinese chicken recipe is a must-try for all sweet and sour lovers.


Ingredients

  • To prepare chicken:
  • 1 kg chicken breasts cut into squares
  • 2 cups flour
  • 4 eggs, beaten
  • 2 cups American Garden Breadcrumbs
  • Salt-to-taste
  • Paprika-to-taste
  • 1 L vegetable oil for frying
  • To prepare the sauce:
  • 4 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tsp garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ cups brown sugar
  • ½ cup fresh orange juice
  • 4 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp American Garden soy sauce
  • 2 cups water
  • 4 tbsp cornstarch
  • Red hot pepper-to-taste
  • Green onions to serve

Instructions

  1. 1- To prepare chicken, sprinkle the cubes with salt and paprika. Dip the chicken in flour, eggs and American Garden breadcrumbs.
    2- Heat oil in a deep fryer and fry the chicken cubes until cooked through and golden brown.
    3- To prepare sauce, heat oil in saucepan and sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant. Add brown sugar, orange juice, rice vinegar, American Garden soy sauce and ¾ cup water. Leave mixture to boil over low heat for 10 minutes.
    4- Combine cornstarch with remaining ¼ cup water and mix thoroughly. Pour the mixture gradually over the saucepan stirring frequently until the sauce thickens.
    5- Add the orange sauce to the chicken, stir and serve immediately, garnished with green onions.

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