Easy Kid-Friendly Orange Chicken
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Cut chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes.
- 2Mix flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and water to create the batter.
- 3Coat the chicken cubes in the batter and fry in small batches for 3 to 4 minutes.
- 4Let the chicken drain, then fry each batch a second time for 2 minutes.
- 5For the sauce, mix orange juice, sugar, soy sauce, minced garlic, and minced ginger in a pan.
- 6Once the sauce simmers, stir in a slurry of 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water and let thicken.
- 7Toss the crispy chicken into the sauce to coat.
Ingredients
- 2 whole chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup flour
- 3/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2/3 cup water
- 2 cup orange juice
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
Tips
- The double-fry technique is key for getting extra crispy chicken.
- Work in small batches to stay efficient and avoid overcrowding the pan.
- While one batch drains, start the next one.
- Ginger in a tube is a convenient option that lasts a long time.
- Serve over white rice with roasted broccoli.
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