0.5kilogramsBoneless, skinless chicken thighs or breastscut into 1-inch pieces
0.5cupAll-purpose flour
0.5cupCornstarch
0.5teaspoonSalt
0.25teaspoonBlack pepper
2largeEggsbeaten
0.5cupVegetable oilfor frying
For the Orange Sauce
0.5cupOrange juicefreshly squeezed
0.25cupSoy sauce
0.25cupBrown sugar
2tablespoonsRice vinegar
1tablespoonSesame oil
1cloveGarlicminced
1teaspoonGingergrated
1tablespoonCornstarch
2tablespoonsWater
Instructions
Preparation Steps
In a shallow dish, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Dredge chicken pieces in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
Dip the floured chicken into the beaten eggs, then dredge again in the flour mixture.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Fry chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per batch. Remove chicken and place on a paper towel-lined plate.
In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
In another small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water to create a slurry.
Pour the orange sauce mixture into the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Whisk the cornstarch slurry into the sauce and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
Return the fried chicken to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the orange sauce.
Serve immediately over rice, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.
Notes
For extra crispiness, double fry the chicken: fry until golden, then remove and let cool for a few minutes before frying again until extra crisp.