# Orange Chicken

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

![Orange Chicken finished dish](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5f/Flickr_preppybyday_4786746354--Orange_chicken.jpg/960px-Flickr_preppybyday_4786746354--Orange_chicken.jpg)

## 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.