Crispy Spanish Orange Chicken
A Chinese-inspired dish with crispy fried chicken, tangy orange sauce, and a hint of Spanish spice.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound chicken breastcut into bite-sized pieces
- ●1 cup all-purpose flourfor dusting
- ●2 tablespoons cornstarchfor coating
- ●2 large eggsbeaten
- ●1 cup vegetable oilfor frying
- ●1 cup orange juicefreshly squeezed
- ●2 tablespoons honeyfor sweetness
- ●2 tablespoons soy saucefor savory flavor
- ●1 tablespoon rice vinegarfor tanginess
- ●1 teaspoon garlic powderfor flavor
Instructions
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1. In a shallow dish, mix together flour, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt. Dust the chicken pieces with the flour mixture.
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2. Dip the floured chicken pieces in beaten eggs and then coat with flour mixture again.
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3. Heat 1/2 cup of vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken pieces until golden brown and crispy.
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4. Remove the fried chicken from the oil and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
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5. In a small saucepan, combine orange juice, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and garlic powder. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
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6. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 5-7 minutes or until thickened.
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7. Add the fried chicken back into the saucepan and toss to coat with the orange sauce.
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8. Serve the crispy Spanish orange chicken hot, garnished with sliced oranges and crispy fried shallots (optional).
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9. Enjoy!