# Orange Chicken

This recipe shows how to make classic orange chicken at home.

- Servings: 2 servings
- Total time: 12 min
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 lb chicken
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1 egg
- 1 cup water
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp ginger
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup rice wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch

## Instructions

1. In a bowl combine chicken, cornstarch, black pepper, soy sauce, egg white, and water until a thin paint like batter consistency is formed.
2. Fry the chicken for 4-5 minutes until golden; double fry for maximum crispiness.
3. To make the sauce, grate garlic and ginger.
4. Add soy sauce, orange juice, orange zest, brown sugar, and rice wine vinegar.
5. Bring the sauce to a boil, then stir in cornstarch to thicken.
6. Toss the fried chicken pieces in the sauce.

## Equipment

- bowl
- grater
- wok or large skillet

## Source

- Original video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNdLuywyR/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/776aed0f-2cd5-4124-8e3b-2492451e4ba3
- Extracted: 2025-04-04

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