Orange Chicken

Popular Chinese-American chicken dish with a bright orange-citrus glaze.

Ingredients

• 700 g boneless chicken thighs, cubed
• 2 eggs
• 90 g cornstarch
• Oil for frying
• 120 ml orange juice
• 1 tbsp orange zest
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp ginger, minced

Method

1. Coat chicken with egg and cornstarch; fry until crisp.
2. Cook garlic and ginger briefly in a wok.
3. Add orange juice, zest, sugar, soy, and vinegar; reduce until syrupy.
4. Toss in chicken until coated.
5. Serve immediately while crispy.

Notes

Chinese-American style preparation; adjust sweetness, acidity, and heat to taste.