Created: 12/10/2023
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
This Chinese-American dish is a real crowd-pleaser. The crispy chicken coated in a sweet and tangy orange sauce is sure to satisfy your taste buds. For an alternative way to fry the chicken, this recipe uses tallow instead of vegetable oil. The dish is easy to make and perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a special occasion. Serve it with steamed rice and your favorite vegetables for a complete meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients:
Yield: 4 servings
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup tallow, for frying
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon ginger, grated
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon cornstarch, mixed with 1 tablespoon water
1/4 cup green onions, sliced
Instructions:
Step 1
In a bowl, mix together the chicken pieces, cornstarch, and beaten egg until the chicken is evenly coated.
In a bowl, mix together the chicken pieces, cornstarch, and beaten egg until the chicken is evenly coated.
Step 2
Heat the tallow in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
Heat the tallow in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
Step 3
When the tallow is hot, add the chicken to the wok and fry until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
When the tallow is hot, add the chicken to the wok and fry until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 4
Remove the chicken from the wok with a slotted spoon and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain the excess tallow.
Remove the chicken from the wok with a slotted spoon and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain the excess tallow.
Step 5
In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic.
In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic.
Step 6
Pour the sauce into the wok and bring it to a boil over medium heat. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Pour the sauce into the wok and bring it to a boil over medium heat. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 7
Add the cornstarch mixture to the sauce and stir until it thickens.
Add the cornstarch mixture to the sauce and stir until it thickens.
Step 8
Add the fried chicken pieces to the wok and toss until the chicken is coated in the sauce.
Add the fried chicken pieces to the wok and toss until the chicken is coated in the sauce.
Step 9
Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot with steamed rice and vegetables.
Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot with steamed rice and vegetables.