Orange Chicken Glaze (Print-Friendly Version)
Crisp chicken coated in a bright, tangy orange sauce with soy, garlic, and ginger flavors.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Chicken
01 -
680 grams chicken breast, cut into pieces
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240 milliliters cornstarch
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
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Vegetable oil, for frying
→ Orange Sauce
06 -
180 milliliters orange juice
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1 teaspoon orange zest
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80 milliliters soy sauce
09 -
67 grams brown sugar
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30 milliliters rice vinegar
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8 grams cornstarch
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
# Detailed Directions:
01 -
Season the chicken pieces with salt and black pepper, then coat evenly with cornstarch.
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Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and fry the coated chicken until golden brown and cooked through.
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In a mixing bowl, whisk together orange juice, orange zest, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and cornstarch until fully incorporated.
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Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet and simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently until it thickens.
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Add the fried chicken back into the skillet and toss to coat thoroughly with the thickened orange sauce.
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Transfer to serving dishes and serve immediately while hot.
# Helpful Advice:
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For extra crispiness, double coat the chicken in cornstarch before frying.