Chinese Takeaway Orange Chicken

Name: Chinese Takeaway Orange Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 2 breaded chicken cutlets (about 1 lb total); 3 cups vegetable oil, for frying; 1/2 cup water; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup orange juice; 2 tbsp white vinegar; 1 tbsp potato starch; 2 tbsp cold water; 1 orange, for garnish

@fullhousekilmarnock shows the quick and simple process for making a classic Chinese takeaway-style orange chicken, featuring crispy fried chicken smothered in a sweet and tangy orange sauce.

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Total

15 min

Servings

2

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$19–$31

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

2 breaded chicken cutlets (about 1 lb total)
3 cups vegetable oil, for frying
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup orange juice
2 tbsp white vinegar
1 tbsp potato starch
2 tbsp cold water
1 orange, for garnishoptional

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Instructions

1
Deep fry the breaded chicken cutlets in hot oil until golden brown and cooked through.
2
In a hot wok, add water and bring it to a boil.
3
Add the sugar and stir until it completely dissolves.
4
Pour in the orange juice and vinegar, and bring the sauce to a boil.
5
In a small bowl, mix the potato starch and cold water to create a slurry. Add the slurry to the boiling sauce, stirring constantly until it thickens.
6
While the sauce is cooking, slice the fried chicken cutlets into strips.
7
Place the sliced chicken into a serving container.
8
Thinly slice the fresh orange for garnish and place the slices on top of the chicken.
9
Pour the hot, thickened orange sauce over the chicken and orange slices to serve.