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Homemade Orange Chicken Recipe

This homemade orange chicken recipe is a delicious alternative to takeout, featuring crispy fried chicken coated in a sweet and tangy orange glaze that's sure to be a family favorite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dinner
Servings 3 servings
Calories 422 kcal

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • skillet
  • heavy pot
  • paper towel-lined rack
  • Shallow Bowl
  • whisk

Ingredients
  

Chicken

  • 450 grams boneless skin-on chicken thighs cut into 1.5-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sake
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated

Coating

  • ½ cup potato starch

Frying

  • vegetable oil for frying

Orange Sauce

  • ¾ cup orange juice
  • ⅓ cup orange marmalade
  • ½ tablespoon orange zest zest of ½ orange
  • ½ teaspoon potato starch
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Garnish

  • ¼ red bell pepper minced, for garnish
  • ½ teaspoon toasted sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions
 

Marinating Chicken

  • Combine chicken thighs, soy sauce, sake, and grated ginger in a bowl and mix well. Marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 8 hours.

Prepare Sauce

  • Whisk together orange juice, orange marmalade, orange zest, potato starch, and salt in a skillet.

Frying Setup

  • Preheat a heavy pot with 2 inches of vegetable oil to 340°F (170°C), and prepare a paper towel-lined rack.

Coat Chicken

  • Evenly coat chicken pieces with potato starch in a shallow bowl, ensuring no caking.

Fry Chicken

  • Fry the coated chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through, flipping for even browning.

Drain Chicken

  • Drain the fried chicken on the prepared rack.

Thicken Sauce

  • Heat the skillet with the sauce ingredients over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.

Combine and Garnish

  • Add the fried chicken to the thickened orange sauce, tossing to coat evenly until a thick glaze forms. Garnish with minced red bell pepper and toasted sesame seeds.

Notes

For the best flavor, allow the chicken to marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 8 hours. Maintain a consistent oil temperature for perfectly crispy chicken and ensure the sauce forms a thick glaze when tossing.
Keyword Easy Chicken Recipe