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Chinese Orange Chicken

Chinese Orange Chicken is an easy copycat recipe when you are craving take-out but SO MUCH BETTER because it takes just 30 minutes to make.
Course dinner
Cuisine Chinese
Keyword chicken, chinese, orange
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 4 1 ½ - 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Oil for frying

Sauce

  • 1 cup fresh orange juice or store bought
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes more if you like it spicy
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Serving

  • Rice
  • Green onions
  • Toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

Sauce

  • In a medium saucepan, combine the orange juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice wine vinegar, orange zest, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, crused red pepper flakes.
  • Stir and cook over medium heat.
  • In a small bowl or jar with a lid, whisk together the water and cornstarch to make a slurry.
  • Slowly drizzle the slurry into the sauce, whisking constantly until the sauce begins to thicken.
  • Cook for 4-5 minutes or until sauce is to the desired consistency.
  • Remove from heat. Set aside.

Chicken

  • Trim the chicken and cut it into large chunks.
  • In a shallow bowl or dish, whisk the eggs.
  • In another bowl or dish, whisk together flour, cornstarch, salt and pepper.
  • Dip the chicken in the wisked eggs and then in the flour mixture, place on baking sheet until oil is hot.
  • Heat the oil in large skillet to 350 degrees F.
  • Line a large baking sheet with paper towels.
  • Working in small batches, cook the chicken 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Remove the cooked chicken from the oil and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Repeat with the rest of the chicken until it is all cooked.
  • Toss the cooked chicken in the prepared sauce.
  • Serve immediately with rice, green onions, and sesame seeds if desired.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.