Provided by Genevieve Ko
Categories Chicken Fry Quick & Easy Dinner Orange Soy Sauce Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Start the chicken:
- In a shallow, medium bowl toss the chicken pieces with the soy sauce and wine. Let stand while you make the sauce.
- Make the orange sauce:
- Using a vegetable peeler, remove 4 lengthwise strips of zest from 1 orange-each strip should be about 3/4 inch wide and 3 1/2 to 4 inches long. Arrange the zest in one layer between paper towels and microwave on high in 20-second increments until dry and brittle but not browned, 60 to 80 seconds total. Let the zest cool then finely chop it. If desired, use a Microplane to remove some of the remaining zest from the orange and reserve it for garnish. (If desired, zest the second orange for additional garnish.)
- Squeeze enough juice from both oranges to measure 1/2 cup. In a small bowl, whisk together the juice and 2 teaspoons cornstarch until the cornstarch is dissolved.
- In a 10-inch skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking. Add the garlic, ginger, crushed red pepper, and dried orange zest and stir-fry until golden, about 30 seconds. Add the soy sauce, wine, vinegar, and sugar and stir until the sugar dissolves, about 5 seconds. Stir the orange juice-cornstarch mixture then add it to the skillet. Bring the sauce to a boil, stirring, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 1 minute. Remove the skillet from the heat and set it aside while you fry the chicken.
- Fry the chicken:
- Line a large rimmed baking sheet with paper towels.
- In a 10-inch cast-iron skillet, heat 1/2 inch of oil until a deep-fry thermometer registers 365°F. Meanwhile, coat half of the chicken, a couple pieces at a time, in cornstarch, making sure they are well coated and gently knocking off any excess, then transfer to a plate. Carefully add all the coated chicken to the hot oil, spacing the pieces apart from each other. Fry the chicken, turning it once or twice, until deep golden, about 5 minutes. While frying, adjust the heat as necessary to keep the oil at 365°F. Using a metal spider or a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken as done to the paper-towel-lined baking sheet. Continue to coat and fry the remaining chicken in the same manner, returning the oil to 365°F between batches.
- Once the chicken is fried, place the skillet of reserved orange sauce over moderately low heat and bring it to a simmer, stirring and thinning the sauce with a little water if necessary. Add the chicken, and stir until thoroughly coated in sauce.
- To serve:
- Transfer the chicken to a serving dish and garnish with the scallions, and, if desired, the red chile slices and the freshly grated orange zest. Serve immediately with rice.
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Suchana Sarker
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe for a weeknight dinner.
Power 5858
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I always have a few pieces of chicken leftover after dinner, and this is a great way to use them up.
Aniceto Lopez
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of sweet and sour dishes, but this recipe changed my mind. The sauce was perfectly balanced and the chicken was crispy.
Alibuxh Buxh
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to introduce your kids to Chinese food. My kids loved the sweet and tangy sauce.
Ajabgul Jeho
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes to try, and this one definitely fits the bill. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.
faze chris 2015
[email protected]This recipe is a lifesaver. I used to spend a lot of money on takeout, but now I can make my own Chinese Orange Chicken at home for a fraction of the cost.
wayne scott engelbrecht
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so easy to make. I can have a delicious Chinese Orange Chicken dinner on the table in no time.
Alta van niekerk
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the best Chinese Orange Chicken I've ever had.
Silent Wanderer
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. I highly recommend it!
Siva Padayachee
[email protected]I've tried many Chinese Orange Chicken recipes, but this one is by far the best. The flavor is incredible.
Dostain Mullazai
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for Chinese Orange Chicken. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
BISHOP THE BEAST
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
Ighalo Kester
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of Chinese food, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was delicious and the sauce was perfect.
Khan Afaki
[email protected]This recipe is a game-changer. I used to order Chinese Orange Chicken from my local takeout place, but now I can make it at home just as good, if not better.
Dena Shaw
[email protected]I love this recipe! The chicken is always crispy and the sauce is so flavorful. I always get compliments when I make it.
Rana Hossen
[email protected]This is the best Chinese Orange Chicken recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and the results are amazing. I highly recommend it!
Cesar Luis Ordinola
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious.
Jibran Ali
[email protected]This Chinese Orange Chicken recipe is a keeper! The chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, and the sauce was perfectly sweet and tangy. My family loved it.