Best Sticky Orange Chicken Recipe

This crispy, tangy orange chicken is so much better than Panda.

Best Sticky Orange Chicken

YIELDS: 4

PREP TIME: 0 HOURS 15 MINS

TOTAL TIME: 0 HOURS 35 MINS

INGREDIENTS

• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1/2 c. plus 1 tbsp. cornstarch, divided
• 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1” pieces
• Canola oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp. freshly minced ginger
• 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
• 2/3 c. freshly squeezed orange juice
• 2 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp. sweet chili sauce
• 2 tbsp. hoisin sauce
• 1 tbsp. brown sugar
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• Cooked white rice, for serving

DIRECTIONS

1. Set up dredging station: In one bowl, add eggs, and in a second bowl, mix together ½ cup cornstarch and flour and season with salt and pepper. Coat chicken pieces in egg, then toss in cornstarch mixture, tapping off any excess.
2. In a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat, heat ¼” oil. Fry chicken in batches until golden and crispy, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
3. In a saucepan over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Add garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes and cook 2 minutes. Whisk in orange juice, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, chili sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, and lemon juice and bring to a simmer.
4. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together remaining tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water. Slowly whisk into sauce to thicken and simmer until sauce is syrupy, about 5 minutes.
5. Toss chicken with sauce and green onions. Serve over rice.

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