🥢 Chinese Orange Chicken with Jasmine Rice

Ingredients

• For the chicken:
• 500 g chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp flour
• Salt & pepper
• 1 egg
• Oil for frying
• For the orange sauce:
• 120 ml orange juice (fresh or from concentrate)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
• 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water (slurry)
• For serving:
• Cooked jasmine rice
• Optional: sliced green onions, sesame seeds, orange zest

Instructions

• 1. Prepare the chicken:
• Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
• In a bowl, whisk egg, then toss chicken in egg, then coat with a mix of flour and cornstarch.
• Heat oil in a pan or wok and fry the chicken in batches until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towel.
• 2. Make the orange sauce:
• In a pan, combine orange juice, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, honey, garlic, and ginger.
• Bring to a simmer, then add the cornstarch slurry and stir until thickened (1–2 minutes).
• 3. Combine:
• Add the fried chicken to the sauce and stir to coat evenly.
• 4. Serve:
• Spoon over steamed jasmine rice.
• Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds or orange zest if desired.
• 💡 Tip: Add a side of steamed broccoli or stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.