00:01This recipe makes you look like a culinary genius with crispy golden chicken pieces that shatter when bitten, revealing juicy meat inside.
00:11The orange sauce is sweet, tangy, with just enough heat.
00:15This homemade version puts mall food court orange chicken to shame, and you'll know exactly what went into it.
00:21For chicken, 4 boneless chicken breasts, 3 eggs, 1 third cup each of cornstarch and flour, salt and oil for frying.
00:28For sauce, 1 cup orange juice, 1 half cup sugar, 2 tablespoons each of rice vinegar and soy sauce, ginger, garlic, chili flakes, orange zest and cornstarch for thickening.
00:41Garnish with green onions.
00:43Combine orange juice, sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, garlic and chili flakes in a saucepan.
00:49Heat 3 minutes, stirring to dissolve sugar.
00:52Add cornstarch slurry and cook 5 minutes until thickened.
00:56Stir in orange zest off heat.
00:59Combine flour, cornstarch and salt.
01:02Whisk eggs in another dish.
01:03Dip chicken and egg, then coat in flour mixture.
01:06Fry in 350 degrees Fahrenheit oil for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown.
01:12Transfer to paper towels.
01:14Toss hot chicken with orange sauce, starting with 3 quarters.
01:18Serve immediately with green onions and orange zest.
01:20The contrast between crispy coating and glossy sauce makes this dish irresistible.
01:25Use a heavy pot and thermometer for best results.
01:28Make it gluten-free with rice flour and tamari or bake at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for a healthier version.
01:35Try with shrimp, tofu or cauliflower.
01:37Each serving, 385 calories with 28 grams protein.
01:43Orange juice provides vitamin C.
01:45Chicken offers protein and B vitamins.
01:48Substitute apple cider vinegar for rice vinegar or use chicken thighs to save cost.
01:53Double coat chicken for extra crispiness.
01:55Store components separately for 3 days.
01:58Reheat chicken in a 400 degree Fahrenheit oven to restore crispiness.
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