Orange Chicken

35 mins
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Add the chicken breast to a bowl.
  2. 2Add the chicken breast to a bowl.
  3. 3Add the chicken breast to a bowl.
  4. 4Add salt to the chicken.
  5. 5Add salt to the chicken.
  6. 6Add salt to the chicken.
  7. 7Mix the chicken.
  8. 8Mix the chicken.
  9. 9Mix the chicken.
  10. 10Add white pepper to the chicken.
  11. 11Add white pepper to the chicken.
  12. 12Add white pepper to the chicken.
  13. 13Add rice wine to the chicken.
  14. 14Add rice wine to the chicken.
  15. 15Add rice wine to the chicken.
  16. 16Add egg white to the chicken.
  17. 17Add egg white to the chicken.
  18. 18Add egg white to the chicken.
  19. 19Add cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch and 3 tablespoons of water) to the chicken.
  20. 20Add cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch and 3 tablespoons of water) to the chicken.
  21. 21Add cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch and 3 tablespoons of water) to the chicken.
  22. 22Mix well.
  23. 23Mix well.
  24. 24Mix well.
  25. 25Marinate the chicken for about 10 minutes.
  26. 26Marinate the chicken for about 10 minutes.
  27. 27Marinate the chicken for about 10 minutes.
  28. 28In a bowl, add the orange juice.
  29. 29In a bowl, add the orange juice.
  30. 30In a bowl, add the orange juice.
  31. 31Add soy sauce to the orange juice.
  32. 32Add soy sauce to the orange juice.
  33. 33Add soy sauce to the orange juice.
  34. 34Add ketchup to the mixture.
  35. 35Add ketchup to the mixture.
  36. 36Add ketchup to the mixture.
  37. 37Add rice vinegar.
  38. 38Add rice vinegar.
  39. 39Add rice vinegar.
  40. 40Add sugar.
  41. 41Add sugar.
  42. 42Add sugar.
  43. 43Add orange zest.
  44. 44Add orange zest.
  45. 45Add orange zest.
  46. 46Whisk until combined.
  47. 47Whisk until combined.
  48. 48Whisk until combined.
  49. 49In a mixing bowl, add cornstarch.
  50. 50In a mixing bowl, add cornstarch.
  51. 51In a mixing bowl, add cornstarch.
  52. 52Add baking soda.
  53. 53Add baking soda.
  54. 54Add baking soda.
  55. 55Add baking powder.
  56. 56Add baking powder.
  57. 57Add baking powder.
  58. 58Add salt.
  59. 59Add salt.
  60. 60Add salt.
  61. 61Add one large egg.
  62. 62Add one large egg.
  63. 63Add one large egg.
  64. 64Add oil.
  65. 65Add oil.
  66. 66Add oil.
  67. 67Add water.
  68. 68Add water.
  69. 69Add water.
  70. 70Mix until smooth.
  71. 71Mix until smooth.
  72. 72Mix until smooth.
  73. 73Transfer the marinated chicken into the batter and mix well.
  74. 74Transfer the marinated chicken into the batter and mix well.
  75. 75Transfer the marinated chicken into the batter and mix well.
  76. 76Over high heat, pour 4 cups of oil into a pan.
  77. 77Over high heat, pour 4 cups of oil into a pan.
  78. 78Over high heat, pour 4 cups of oil into a pan.
  79. 79Heat the oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celsius).
  80. 80Heat the oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celsius).
  81. 81Heat the oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celsius).
  82. 82Fry the chicken in batches for about 5 minutes.
  83. 83Fry the chicken in batches for about 5 minutes.
  84. 84Fry the chicken in batches for about 5 minutes.
  85. 85Heat up the oil to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (191 degrees Celsius).
  86. 86Heat up the oil to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (191 degrees Celsius).
  87. 87Heat up the oil to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (191 degrees Celsius).
  88. 88Return the chicken to the hot oil and fry for about 1 minute until golden brown and crispy.
  89. 89Return the chicken to the hot oil and fry for about 1 minute until golden brown and crispy.
  90. 90Return the chicken to the hot oil and fry for about 1 minute until golden brown and crispy.
  91. 91Remove and drain the chicken.
  92. 92Remove and drain the chicken.
  93. 93Remove and drain the chicken.
  94. 94Over medium heat, pour the sauce into the pan.
  95. 95Over medium heat, pour the sauce into the pan.
  96. 96Over medium heat, pour the sauce into the pan.
  97. 97Add cornstarch slurry to the sauce.
  98. 98Add cornstarch slurry to the sauce.
  99. 99Add cornstarch slurry to the sauce.
  100. 100Stir until the sauce is thickened.
  101. 101Stir until the sauce is thickened.
  102. 102Stir until the sauce is thickened.
  103. 103Transfer the fried chicken to the sauce.
  104. 104Transfer the fried chicken to the sauce.
  105. 105Transfer the fried chicken to the sauce.
  106. 106Stir and coat the chicken with the sauce.
  107. 107Stir and coat the chicken with the sauce.
  108. 108Stir and coat the chicken with the sauce.
  109. 109Garnish with scallions.
  110. 110Garnish with scallions.
  111. 111Garnish with scallions.

Ingredients

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

Equipment

bowlwhiskmixing bowlpanspider strainerwooden spoon