Orange Chicken

35 mins
4 servings

Description

Crispy fried chicken tossed in a sweet and savory orange sauce

Ingredients

  • Vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 0.5 pounds chicken breasts
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup orange marmalade
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ginger
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a shallow dish, mix together flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Step 2: Pour buttermilk into a separate shallow dish.
  3. Step 3: Dip each piece of chicken into the buttermilk, then coat in the flour mixture.
  4. Step 4: Heat about 1/2-inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Step 5: Fry the chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes per batch.
  6. Step 6: In a small saucepan, whisk together orange marmalade, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes.
  7. Step 7: Bring the sauce to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
  8. Step 8: Add the cooked chicken to the sauce and toss to coat.
  9. Step 9: Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Per serving

682

Calories

59.45g

Protein

7.43g

Fat

93.41g

Carbs

Recipe Details

Prep Time:15 mins
Cook Time:20 mins
Total Time:35 mins

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