Orange Chicken

35m
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Add the chicken breast to a bowl.
  2. 2Add salt to the chicken.
  3. 3Mix the chicken.
  4. 4Add white pepper to the chicken.
  5. 5Add rice wine to the chicken.
  6. 6Add egg white to the chicken.
  7. 7Add cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch and 3 tablespoons of water) to the chicken.
  8. 8Mix well.
  9. 9Marinate the chicken for about 10 minutes.
  10. 10In a bowl, add the orange juice.
  11. 11Add soy sauce to the orange juice.
  12. 12Add ketchup to the mixture.
  13. 13Add rice vinegar.
  14. 14Add sugar.
  15. 15Add orange zest.
  16. 16Whisk until combined.
  17. 17In a mixing bowl, add cornstarch.
  18. 18Add baking soda.
  19. 19Add baking powder.
  20. 20Add salt.
  21. 21Add one large egg.
  22. 22Add oil.
  23. 23Add water.
  24. 24Mix until smooth.
  25. 25Transfer the marinated chicken into the batter and mix well.
  26. 26Over high heat, pour 4 cups of oil into a pan.
  27. 27Heat the oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celsius).
  28. 28Fry the chicken in batches for about 5 minutes.
  29. 29Heat up the oil to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (191 degrees Celsius).
  30. 30Return the chicken to the hot oil and fry for about 1 minute until golden brown and crispy.
  31. 31Remove and drain the chicken.
  32. 32Over medium heat, pour the sauce into the pan.
  33. 33Add cornstarch slurry to the sauce.
  34. 34Stir until the sauce is thickened.
  35. 35Transfer the fried chicken to the sauce.
  36. 36Stir and coat the chicken with the sauce.
  37. 37Garnish with scallions.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds chicken breasts, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • pinch salt
  • pinch white pepper
  • 0.5 tablespoon rice wine
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1.5 cups cornstarch
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • pinch salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 0.75 cup water
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 4 cups oil, for frying
  • 2 tablespoons scallions, chopped
  • 1 large orange, thinly sliced

Equipment

bowlwhiskmixing bowlpanspider strainerwooden spoon

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