Orange Chicken

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cube the chicken thighs.
  2. 2Cube the chicken thighs.
  3. 3Cube the chicken thighs.
  4. 4Place the cubed chicken into a bowl.
  5. 5Place the cubed chicken into a bowl.
  6. 6Place the cubed chicken into a bowl.
  7. 7Add an egg white to the chicken to marinate.
  8. 8Add an egg white to the chicken to marinate.
  9. 9Add an egg white to the chicken to marinate.
  10. 10Add soy sauce to the chicken.
  11. 11Add soy sauce to the chicken.
  12. 12Add soy sauce to the chicken.
  13. 13Add sesame oil to the chicken.
  14. 14Add sesame oil to the chicken.
  15. 15Add sesame oil to the chicken.
  16. 16Season with salt.
  17. 17Season with salt.
  18. 18Season with salt.
  19. 19Add fresh cracked pepper.
  20. 20Add fresh cracked pepper.
  21. 21Add fresh cracked pepper.
  22. 22Mix the chicken and seasonings thoroughly.
  23. 23Mix the chicken and seasonings thoroughly.
  24. 24Mix the chicken and seasonings thoroughly.
  25. 25Let the chicken marinate.
  26. 26Let the chicken marinate.
  27. 27Let the chicken marinate.
  28. 28For the sauce, add sugar to a pan.
  29. 29For the sauce, add sugar to a pan.
  30. 30For the sauce, add sugar to a pan.
  31. 31Add vinegar to the sugar.
  32. 32Add vinegar to the sugar.
  33. 33Add vinegar to the sugar.
  34. 34Add soy sauce to the pan.
  35. 35Add soy sauce to the pan.
  36. 36Add soy sauce to the pan.
  37. 37Zest two oranges directly into the pan.
  38. 38Zest two oranges directly into the pan.
  39. 39Zest two oranges directly into the pan.
  40. 40Juice two oranges.
  41. 41Juice two oranges.
  42. 42Juice two oranges.
  43. 43Pour the orange juice into the sauce mixture.
  44. 44Pour the orange juice into the sauce mixture.
  45. 45Pour the orange juice into the sauce mixture.
  46. 46Prepare a cornstarch slurry by mixing cornstarch and water.
  47. 47Prepare a cornstarch slurry by mixing cornstarch and water.
  48. 48Prepare a cornstarch slurry by mixing cornstarch and water.
  49. 49Add the cornstarch slurry to the sauce as it starts to boil.
  50. 50Add the cornstarch slurry to the sauce as it starts to boil.
  51. 51Add the cornstarch slurry to the sauce as it starts to boil.
  52. 52Grate garlic into the sauce.
  53. 53Grate garlic into the sauce.
  54. 54Grate garlic into the sauce.
  55. 55Grate ginger into the sauce.
  56. 56Grate ginger into the sauce.
  57. 57Grate ginger into the sauce.
  58. 58Whisk the sauce and let it reduce down until nice and thick.
  59. 59Whisk the sauce and let it reduce down until nice and thick.
  60. 60Whisk the sauce and let it reduce down until nice and thick.
  61. 61Dredge the marinated chicken pieces in flour to coat.
  62. 62Dredge the marinated chicken pieces in flour to coat.
  63. 63Dredge the marinated chicken pieces in flour to coat.
  64. 64Dip the floured chicken into an egg wash.
  65. 65Dip the floured chicken into an egg wash.
  66. 66Dip the floured chicken into an egg wash.
  67. 67Coat the chicken with panko breadcrumbs.
  68. 68Coat the chicken with panko breadcrumbs.
  69. 69Coat the chicken with panko breadcrumbs.
  70. 70Air fry the coated chicken until golden brown and crispy.
  71. 71Air fry the coated chicken until golden brown and crispy.
  72. 72Air fry the coated chicken until golden brown and crispy.
  73. 73Toss the air-fried chicken into the prepared orange chicken sauce.
  74. 74Toss the air-fried chicken into the prepared orange chicken sauce.
  75. 75Toss the air-fried chicken into the prepared orange chicken sauce.
  76. 76Ensure all chicken pieces are nicely coated with the sauce.
  77. 77Ensure all chicken pieces are nicely coated with the sauce.
  78. 78Ensure all chicken pieces are nicely coated with the sauce.
  79. 79Serve the orange chicken over a hot bowl of rice.
  80. 80Serve the orange chicken over a hot bowl of rice.
  81. 81Serve the orange chicken over a hot bowl of rice.
  82. 82Garnish with sesame seeds.
  83. 83Garnish with sesame seeds.
  84. 84Garnish with sesame seeds.
  85. 85Garnish with green onions.
  86. 86Garnish with green onions.
  87. 87Garnish with green onions.

Ingredients

  • 1 package chicken thighs
  • 1 package chicken thighs
  • 1 package chicken thighs
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 egg white
  • soy sauce
  • soy sauce
  • soy sauce
  • sesame oil
  • sesame oil
  • sesame oil
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • cracked pepper
  • cracked pepper
  • cracked pepper
  • sugar
  • sugar
  • sugar
  • vinegar
  • vinegar
  • vinegar
  • 2 oranges
  • 2 oranges
  • 2 oranges
  • cornstarch
  • cornstarch
  • cornstarch
  • water
  • water
  • water
  • garlic
  • garlic
  • garlic
  • ginger
  • ginger
  • ginger
  • flour
  • flour
  • flour
  • egg wash
  • egg wash
  • egg wash
  • panko breadcrumbs
  • panko breadcrumbs
  • panko breadcrumbs
  • sesame seeds
  • sesame seeds
  • sesame seeds
  • green onions
  • green onions
  • green onions

Equipment

knifecutting boardbowlfrying panorange zestercitrus juicerwhiskair fryerslotted spoon

Tips

  • Marinating the chicken with an egg white is an interesting technique for tenderness.
  • Using an egg wash and panko before air frying helps achieve a golden brown and crispy texture without deep frying.
  • The sauce is balanced despite the amount of vinegar, resulting in a delicious and healthier option.