![Easy Asian Orange Chicken [+ Video] First Image](https://mealsgrill.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Easy_Asian_Orange_Chicken_Video_First_Image_j8bfwt-150x150.webp)
Description
A delicious orange chicken recipe with a crispy coating and a sweet and tangy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ Cups All Purpose Flour
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Pepper
- 1 Egg (beaten)
- 2 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (cut into 1-1/2” cubes)
- Oil (for frying)
- 1 ½ Cups Orange Juice and Zest from One Orange
- 1/3 Cup Rice Vinegar
- 2 ½ Tablespoons Soy Sauce
- 1 Cup Packed Brown Sugar
- ½ teaspoon Ginger Root (minced)
- ½ teaspoon Garlic (minced)
- 3 Tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 Tablespoons Water
- ¼ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
Instructions
- Combine flour, salt, and pepper.
- Dip chicken in egg mixture and shake in flour mixture to coat.
- Deep fry chicken in batches at 375 degrees in a deep fryer (or use a wok) until completely cooked.
- Meanwhile, in a large saucepan combine orange juice, rice vinegar, and soy sauce.
- Blend well over medium heat for a few minutes.
- Stir in brown sugar, orange zest, ginger, and garlic. Bring to a boil.
- Combine 3 tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water and mix thoroughly.
- Slowly stir cornstarch mixture into sauce until it thickens.
- Pour sauce over breaded chicken, and if desired add red pepper flakes.
Notes
- For a spicier version, increase the amount of red pepper flakes.
- Serve with steamed rice or vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg