Crispy Orange Chicken

Name: Crispy Orange Chicken
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese-American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb boneless chicken thighs, cubed; 1/2 cup cornstarch; 1 egg; oil for frying; 3/4 cup orange juice; 1/3 cup sugar; 1/4 cup rice vinegar; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp grated orange zest; 2 garlic cloves; 1 tsp grated ginger; 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water; steamed rice

Crisp chicken bites tossed in a glossy sweet-tangy orange sauce, served over steamed rice. Better than takeout and ready in under an hour.

Prep25 min

Cook20 min

Total45 min

Serves4

What you'll need

12-inch cast-iron skilletFor searing and oven finishes

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Mixing bowl setFor mixing and marinating

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Instant-read thermometerFor knowing when meat is done

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Steps

Toss chicken with egg then coat in cornstarch. Fry in 350°F oil in batches until crisp, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain.

Simmer juice, sugar, vinegar, soy, zest, garlic and ginger 3 minutes. Whisk in the cornstarch slurry until glossy.

Toss the chicken in the sauce just before serving and serve with rice.

TipToss the chicken in sauce at the last second so the coating stays crunchy.