Homemade Orange Chicken

Get ready to bring restaurant-quality flavor to your dinner table with this irresistible Homemade Orange Chicken recipe! Featuring tender, golden-fried chicken bites coated in a sticky, tangy-sweet orange sauce infused with zesty orange juice, soy sauce, garlic, and a touch of heat from red chili flakes, this dish is the perfect balance of bold flavors and crisp textures. With just 20 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking, this easy homemade version of a takeout classic is ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Serve it over fluffy steamed rice for a comforting, family-friendly meal that’s sure to impress. Perfectly crispy, delightfully saucy, and bursting with vibrant citrus flavor, this orange chicken will make your kitchen the go-to spot for expertly crafted Asian-inspired dishes!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 2 large Eggs
• 60 grams Cornstarch
• 60 grams All-purpose flour
• 480 milliliters Vegetable oil
• 60 milliliters Soy sauce
• 120 milliliters Orange juice
• 30 milliliters Rice vinegar
• 50 grams Sugar
• 30 grams Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Orange zest
• 3 minced Garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon minced Ginger
• 1 teaspoon Red chili flakes
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Water

Directions

Step 1

Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, 60 grams of cornstarch, and all-purpose flour until smooth.

Step 3

Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and mix well to coat the chicken completely.

Step 4

Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok or deep frying pan over medium-high heat until hot.

Step 5

Fry the chicken pieces in batches until they are golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per batch. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Step 6

For the sauce, combine soy sauce, orange juice, rice vinegar, sugar, brown sugar, orange zest, minced garlic, ginger, and red chili flakes in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a simmer and stir until the sugars have dissolved.

Step 8

In a small bowl, mix the remaining tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry.

Step 9

Add the cornstarch slurry to the sauce and stir well, cooking until the sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes.

Step 10

Once thickened, remove the sauce from heat.

Step 11

Add the fried chicken pieces to the sauce and mix well to coat all of the chicken with the sauce.

Step 12

Serve immediately over steamed rice or with your preferred side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1533.7 grams (1533.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5274

Total Fat 466.70g	598%
Saturated Fat 72.80g	364%
Polyunsaturated Fat 272.80g
Cholesterol 796mg	265%
Sodium 2923mg	127%
Total Carbohydrate 209.80g	76%
Dietary Fiber 5.30g	19%
Total Sugars 90.10g
Protein 102.70g	205%

Vitamin D 82IU	410%
Calcium 198mg	15%
Iron 10mg	56%
Potassium 1719mg	37%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 77.1%

Protein: 7.5%

Carbs: 15.4%