How to Rock Your Dinner with Our 7-Step Hot Orange Chicken Recipe!
This fiery Hot Orange Chicken dish combines sweet and spicy flavors for a tantalizing culinary experience. Crispy chicken pieces are bathed in a zesty orange sauce with a kick, perfect for those who crave some heat in their meal.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1-2 inch pieces
- 2 cups cornstarch for coating
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs beaten
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups orange juice freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- 5 tablespoons soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 0.75 cup brown sugar packed
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with water for slurry
- 1.5 cups dried red chili peppers whole
- 2.5 tablespoons red pepper flakes optional for extra heat
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 0.5 tablespoon ginger freshly grated
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Combine orange juice, zest, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and 2 tbsp of sesame oil in a medium bowl. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Whisk together eggs and 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in another bowl until slightly foamy.
- Mix cornstarch, flour, salt, and pepper in a large dish to coat the chicken.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pot to 375°F.
- Dip chicken pieces in egg mixture and then coat with cornstarch mixture. Fry in batches until crispy and golden.
- In a wok, heat sesame oil and fry the dried chili peppers and red pepper flakes for 30 seconds.
- Add garlic and ginger, stir briefly, and pour in the orange sauce. Simmer until it thickens, then add chicken and toss to coat.
Notes
For a milder version, reduce the amount of chili peppers and red pepper flakes. Serve with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.