Orange Chicken
A popular Chinese-American dish, orange chicken features crispy fried chicken pieces coated in a sweet, savory, and tangy orange sauce. It's a flavorful and satisfying main course that's perfect over rice.
Oryginalny przepis autorstwa Forkin
- Łączny czas
- 55 min
- Porcje
- 4
- Trudność
- Średni
- Na porcję
- 694 kcal
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Przygotowanie stanowiska
Składniki
chicken
- 600 gboneless skinless chicken thigh, cut into 1-inch pieces
chicken marinade
- 1 łyżkasoy sauce
- 1 łyżeczkarice vinegar
- 0,25 łyżeczkasalt
- 0,13 łyżeczkablack pepper
chicken coating
- 1 szt.egg, beaten
- 0,5 szklankacornstarch
- 0,25 szklankaall-purpose flour
frying
- 3 szklankavegetable oil, for frying
sauce
- 0,75 szklankaorange juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 łyżeczkaorange zest
- 0,25 szklankasoy sauce
- 2 łyżkarice vinegar
- 0,25 szklankasugar
- 1 łyżkaginger, grated
- 2 ząbekgarlic, minced
- 0,5 łyżeczkared pepper flake
sauce slurry
- 1 łyżkacornstarch
- 2 łyżkawater
garnish
- 1 łyżeczkasesame seed, toasted(opcjonalnie)
- 2 szt.green onion, sliced(opcjonalnie)
Sprzęt
wok · slotted spoon · paper towels · large pot · wire rack · medium bowl · small bowl · whisk · deep skillet
Sposób przygotowania
Krok po kroku
- 1
Place the chicken pieces in a medium bowl.
- 2
Add the soy sauce, rice vinegar, salt, and black pepper to the chicken and toss to coat.
- 3
In a separate shallow bowl, whisk the egg.
- 4
In another shallow bowl, combine the cornstarch and all-purpose flour.
- 5
Dip each chicken piece into the beaten egg, then dredge it in the cornstarch and flour mixture, ensuring it's fully coated.
Około 10 min
Wskazówka kucharza: Press the coating onto the chicken to ensure it adheres well.
- 6
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
Około 5 min
Wskazówka kucharza: Use a deep-fry thermometer to monitor the oil temperature.
- 7
Carefully add the coated chicken pieces to the hot oil in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pot.
- 8
Fry the chicken for 4-6 minutes per batch, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Około 10 min
Wskazówka kucharza: The chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- 9
Remove the fried chicken with a slotted spoon and place it on a wire rack set over paper towels to drain excess oil.
- 10
In a medium bowl, whisk together the orange juice, orange zest, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes for the sauce.
Około 5 min
- 11
In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
- 12
Pour the orange sauce mixture into a large skillet or wok and bring it to a simmer over medium heat.
Około 2 min
- 13
Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
Około 2 min
- 14
Add the fried chicken pieces to the thickened sauce and toss until all the chicken is evenly coated.
Około 1 min
- 15
Serve immediately, garnished with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired.
Wskazówka kucharza: Orange chicken is excellent served over steamed white rice.
Na porcję
Wartości odżywcze
- Kalorie
- 694,4kcal
- Białko
- 43,3g
- Węglowodany
- 42,2g
- Tłuszcz
- 38,1g
- Błonnik
- 1g
- Cukry
- 17,1g
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Przechowuj prawidłowo
Store leftover orange chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat in a skillet over medium heat or in the microwave until warmed through.