Easy Orange Chicken

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Grate ginger on a microplane.
  2. 2Grate ginger on a microplane.
  3. 3Grate ginger on a microplane.
  4. 4Mince garlic.
  5. 5Mince garlic.
  6. 6Mince garlic.
  7. 7Cut an orange in half.
  8. 8Cut an orange in half.
  9. 9Cut an orange in half.
  10. 10Squeeze fresh orange juice into a jar.
  11. 11Squeeze fresh orange juice into a jar.
  12. 12Squeeze fresh orange juice into a jar.
  13. 13Pour orange juice into a measuring cup.
  14. 14Pour orange juice into a measuring cup.
  15. 15Pour orange juice into a measuring cup.
  16. 16Add brown sugar to the orange juice.
  17. 17Add brown sugar to the orange juice.
  18. 18Add brown sugar to the orange juice.
  19. 19Add soy sauce to the mixture.
  20. 20Add soy sauce to the mixture.
  21. 21Add soy sauce to the mixture.
  22. 22Add rice vinegar to the mixture.
  23. 23Add rice vinegar to the mixture.
  24. 24Add rice vinegar to the mixture.
  25. 25Add cornstarch to the mixture.
  26. 26Add cornstarch to the mixture.
  27. 27Add cornstarch to the mixture.
  28. 28Mix all ingredients until the sugar is dissolved and set aside.
  29. 29Mix all ingredients until the sugar is dissolved and set aside.
  30. 30Mix all ingredients until the sugar is dissolved and set aside.
  31. 31Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  32. 32Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  33. 33Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  34. 34Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  35. 35Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  36. 36Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  37. 37Crack an egg into the chicken.
  38. 38Crack an egg into the chicken.
  39. 39Crack an egg into the chicken.
  40. 40Add cornstarch to the chicken.
  41. 41Add cornstarch to the chicken.
  42. 42Add cornstarch to the chicken.
  43. 43Mix the chicken with cornstarch and egg to create a crispy batter.
  44. 44Mix the chicken with cornstarch and egg to create a crispy batter.
  45. 45Mix the chicken with cornstarch and egg to create a crispy batter.
  46. 46Fry the chicken in batches once through.
  47. 47Fry the chicken in batches once through.
  48. 48Fry the chicken in batches once through.
  49. 49Double fry the chicken at higher heat for ultimate crunch.
  50. 50Double fry the chicken at higher heat for ultimate crunch.
  51. 51Double fry the chicken at higher heat for ultimate crunch.
  52. 52Pour oil into a wok.
  53. 53Pour oil into a wok.
  54. 54Pour oil into a wok.
  55. 55Add minced garlic and ginger to the wok.
  56. 56Add minced garlic and ginger to the wok.
  57. 57Add minced garlic and ginger to the wok.
  58. 58Pour the orange sauce mixture into the wok.
  59. 59Pour the orange sauce mixture into the wok.
  60. 60Pour the orange sauce mixture into the wok.
  61. 61Cook the sauce until it thickens into a sticky golden sauce.
  62. 62Cook the sauce until it thickens into a sticky golden sauce.
  63. 63Cook the sauce until it thickens into a sticky golden sauce.
  64. 64Add the fried chicken to the wok.
  65. 65Add the fried chicken to the wok.
  66. 66Add the fried chicken to the wok.
  67. 67Add chopped green onions to the wok.
  68. 68Add chopped green onions to the wok.
  69. 69Add chopped green onions to the wok.
  70. 70Toss until every piece of chicken is glazed.
  71. 71Toss until every piece of chicken is glazed.
  72. 72Toss until every piece of chicken is glazed.

Ingredients

  • 1 whole Orange
  • 1 whole Orange
  • 1 whole Orange
  • Ginger
  • Ginger
  • Ginger
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • freshly squeezed Orange juice
  • freshly squeezed Orange juice
  • freshly squeezed Orange juice
  • Orange zest
  • Orange zest
  • Orange zest
  • Brown sugar
  • Brown sugar
  • Brown sugar
  • Soy sauce
  • Soy sauce
  • Soy sauce
  • Rice vinegar
  • Rice vinegar
  • Rice vinegar
  • Water
  • Water
  • Water
  • Cornstarch
  • Cornstarch
  • Cornstarch
  • Chicken
  • Chicken
  • Chicken
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Pepper
  • Pepper
  • 1 whole Egg
  • 1 whole Egg
  • 1 whole Egg
  • Oil
  • Oil
  • Oil
  • Green onions
  • Green onions
  • Green onions

Equipment

WokMicroplane graterKnifeCutting boardMeasuring cupMixing bowlSpatulaSkimmerStove

Tips

  • The secret to getting the ultimate crunch in every bite is to fry the chicken in batches once through, then crank the heat and double fry them again.