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Copycat Spicy Orange Chicken: Better Than Takeout!

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Ingredients
  

  • For the Chicken:
  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1–2” pieces
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • Oil for frying
  • For the Orange Sauce:
  • 1 cup fresh orange juice
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 4 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • For the Stir-Fry:
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1/2 cup whole red chili peppers
  • 6 teaspoons red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger optional

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, combine orange juice, zest, soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Stir well until smooth. Set aside.
  • In one bowl, mix cornstarch, flour, salt, and white pepper. In another bowl, whisk eggs with 2 tbsp oil. Dip chicken in egg mixture, then dredge in flour mix. Let rest a few minutes.
  • Heat oil to 375°F. Fry chicken in small batches for about 3 minutes, or until golden and cooked through. Drain on a wire rack.
  • In a wok, heat 2 tbsp oil over medium-high heat. Add dried chilies and red pepper flakes, stir for 15 seconds. Add garlic (and ginger), plus sesame oil. Cook 15 more seconds.
  • Pour in the orange sauce, stirring as it thickens (about 2 minutes). Add fried chicken and toss to coat. Cook another minute.
  • Serve hot over steamed rice. Garnish with green onions if desired.
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