Simple Chinese Orange Chicken
Classic Chinese Orange Chicken. This simple recipe is made with batter fried chicken coated with a sweet and tangy caramelized glaze. Serve over rice, top with sesame seeds and green onions for a classic takeout favorite.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 1/2 cup orange marmalade
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 3 chicken breasts cubed
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 green onions optional
- sesame seeds optional
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, over medium-low, combine BBQ sauce, orange marmalade, soy sauce, garlic and ginger. Simmer for 15 minutes. If you are serving the chicken with rice, now would be a good time to start it.
- Heat the oil in a fry pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, dip the chicken into the beaten eggs.
- Then working one at a time, dredge the chicken in cornstarch, pressing to coat.
- Gently place the chicken in the hot oil, working in batches, fry until the chicken is golden brown. Drain on paper towel.
- Toss the chicken with orange marinade. Serve over rice and top with green onions and sesame seed.