SWEET AND SOUR ORANGE CHICKEN

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Tangy sweet and sour chicken with a kick of orange flavor.

Provided by bsims

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 cup ice water
1 egg
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
vegetable oil for frying
4 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons water
1 cup white sugar
½ cup ketchup
½ cup white vinegar
½ cup water
½ cup orange marmalade
½ cup chopped fresh pineapple
2 tablespoons pineapple juice
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
1 teaspoon minced garlic
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Beat ice water and egg together in a bowl using a whisk or a fork. Add baking soda and salt and mix to combine. Add 1 cup flour to water mixture; mix until blended but lumpy.
  • Place remaining 1 cup flour in a separate bowl. Cover each piece of chicken in flour, then move to egg mixture and cover, letting excess batter drip off.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large, deep frying pan over medium heat until a drop of water crackles when placed into oil.
  • Place chicken into the hot oil and fry, flipping if needed, until no longer pink in the center and golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Set aside and keep warm.
  • Combine cornstarch and 3 tablespoons water in a small bowl.
  • Combine sugar, ketchup, vinegar, 1/2 cup water, orange marmalade, pineapple, pineapple juice, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil; add cornstarch mixture. Reduce heat and let simmer, stirring frequently, until desired thickness is reached.
  • Pour sauce over chicken and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.2 calories, Carbohydrate 75.2 g, Cholesterol 55.5 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 481 mg, Sugar 42 g

Sana Alvi
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the chicken always comes out perfect. I like to add a little extra ginger to the sauce for a bit of a kick.


MG Priyankara
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. I highly recommend it!


Asab Uddin
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always juicy and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and sour.


Muhammad Alayas
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This recipe is a great way to introduce kids to new flavors. The sweet and sour sauce is a crowd-pleaser.


Hollylynn Kress
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the sweet and sour flavor of the chicken.


tanver shova
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The chicken is so flavorful and the sauce is incredible.


Raymond Sanchez
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I love that this recipe uses fresh oranges. It really gives the sauce a bright and citrusy flavor.


Christina Gatten
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great meal for a weeknight dinner.


jj sound245
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I've tried many sweet and sour chicken recipes, but this one is by far the best. The sauce is amazing and the chicken is always cooked to perfection.


Hazem Azab
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out perfectly. I highly recommend it!


MIRAZ Vai
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I will definitely be making this again. It was so good!


Allahdad Rind
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This recipe was a hit at my party! Everyone raved about the chicken.


Nicholas Nassre
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Delicious! I loved the combination of sweet and sour flavors.


Tara Abrahams
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The sauce was tangy and the chicken was tender.


apex masud
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Great recipe! The chicken was crispy and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Yazed Walid
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This recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I love that I can adjust the ingredients to my liking.


Sadik Ahmed
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and sour.


Yusra Shaikh
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This dish was amazing! The chicken was so tender and the sauce was incredible. I served it over rice and it was the perfect meal.


Keshab Babu
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to follow and the chicken always comes out perfect. I like to add a little extra ginger to the sauce for a bit of a kick.


Sean Seguin
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This sweet and sour orange chicken was a hit with my family! The sauce was tangy and flavorful, and the chicken was crispy and juicy. I will definitely be making this dish again.