Orange Chicken – Sticky and crispy chicken coated in the most addictive orange chicken sauce. This Homemade Orange Chicken is so much better than takeout and it’s really easy to make!
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Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: Crispy Chicken : 2 large chicken thighs, boneless and skinless 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground pepper 1/2 cup cornstarch 1 1/2 cups flour 1 egg 1 tablespoons oil 1 ¼ cups water etc
Instructions:
Cut your chicken thighs or chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes.
In a medium-large bowl, mix together cornstarch, flour and salt & pepper. Add the egg, oil and water. Whisk until smooth. Add the chicken cubes to the mixture and marinate for 30-60 minutes in the fridge.
Heat the oil to 350˚F in a medium-large saucepan. Add the marinated chicken cubes in batches and deep fry them for about 5 minutes until they turn golden brown. Remove and drain oil. Place them on a paper towel lined plate. Cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.
