Go Back
Orange chicken with orange slices on top.

Orange Chicken

You will stop craving craving for takeout once you try this homemade Orange Chicken recipe! Crispy, flavorful and so easy to make, its a hit for every occasion.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Chinese, Filipino
Servings 4
Calories 550 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 500 grams Chicken Breast cut into bite-sized pieces
  • Cooking oil for frying

For the Batter:

  • 2 cups All Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Cornstarch
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp Chicken Powder
  • 1 tbsp White Pepper
  • 2 [pcs Eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups Water
  • 2 tbsp Cooking Oil

For the Sauce:

  • 1 tbsp Cooking Oil
  • 1/4 tbsp Chili Flakes
  • 1 tsp Ginger (minced)
  • 1 tbsp Garlic (minced)
  • 1/4 cup White Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Orange Juice fresh
  • 1/4 cup Vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch (for slurry)
  • 2 tbsp Water (for slurry)
  • 1 tsp Sesame OIl

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, salt, chicken powder, and white pepper. Add the water, eggs and 2 tablespoons of cooking oil. Mix until you have a smooth batter. Add the chicken breast pieces to the batter, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover the bowl and chill the marinated chicken in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  • Heat enough cooking oil in a deep pan or wok over medium heat for frying. Once the oil is hot, carefully add the marinated chicken pieces in batches, frying until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes per batch. Remove the fried chicken and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil. If you want a crispier chicken, double fry the chicken pieces.
  • In a separate pan, heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil over medium heat. Add the chili flakes, minced ginger, and garlic. Sauté until fragrant.
  • Add the white sugar, brown sugar, orange juice, vinegar, and soy sauce. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
  • Slowly stir in the cornstarch slurry, continuously stirring until the sauce thickens. Once the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency, turn off the heat.
  • Add the fried chicken to the sauce, tossing to coat each piece evenly. Pour in the sesame oil to give more flavor to the sauce.
  • Serve the Orange Chicken hot, garnished with sesame seeds or green onions if desired.

Video