ChineseMain course

Chinese Orange Chicken Recipe

Name: Chinese Orange Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 29 min
Total time: 78 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: Zest of 1 Orange; 1/4 cup Orange Juice; 1/4 cup Soy Sauce; 1/4 cup Water; 1/3 cup Rice Vinegar; 1 tablespoon Cornstarch; 1 tablespoon Sesame Seed Oil; 1/2 cup Sugar; 650g Chicken Thighs; 2 large Egg; 1 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Black Pepper; 1/2 cup Cornstarch; 1/2 cup All purpose flour; 2 cups Vegetable Oil; 2 cloves chopped Garlic; 1 chopped Shallots; Sliced Scallions; Garnish Sesame Seed; To serve Rice

This orange chicken delivers crispy fried chicken pieces coated in a sticky, sweet-savory sauce. The sauce, bright with orange zest and juice, balances soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a touch of sugar. Frying the chicken in two batches ensures a good crust before it gets tossed in the simmering sauce. It's a satisfying meal over white rice, and any leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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July 22, 2026

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About this recipe

Chinese Orange Chicken is a Chinese main course recipe that takes about 1h 18m from start to finish and serves 4. It calls for 20 ingredients across 8 steps, and is rated medium. A serving works out at around 1086 kcal with roughly 41 g of protein. Filed under dairy-free, weeknight dinner, freezer-friendly and comfort food.