The BEST Crispy Orange Chicken Recipe

Servings: 4-5

For the Chicken:

• 1 1/2 lbs. Chicken Thighs, boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 tbsp. Soy Sauce
• 1-2 Garlic Cloves, minced
• 1/2 tsp. Salt
• 1/2 tsp. Black Pepper
• 1/2 cup Potato Starch, or substitute with All Purpose Flour
• 1 tsp. Baking Powder
• 1 large Egg, beaten
• Cooked Basmati Rice, for serving
• Scallions, for garnishing

For the Sauce:

• 1 cup Fresh Orange Juice
• 2 tbsp. Honey
• 1 tbsp. Grated Ginger, or to taste
• 1 tbsp. Sesame Seeds
• 1-2 Garlic Cloves, minced
• 1 tsp. Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
• 1 tsp. Flour, or Cornstarch

1. In a large bowl, combine the chicken pieces, salt, black pepper, baking powder, and potato starch. Mix well. Add the beaten egg, soy sauce, and minced garlic. Mix until well combined. Set aside for 10-20 minutes.
2. In the meantime, bring 2" of frying oil to 375F.
3. While you wait, combine all the sauce ingredients into a medium saucepan. Place over medium heat and bring to a boil, then simmer for 2-3 minutes, just until slightly thickened. Turn off the heat.
4. Once the frying oil is heated, add the chicken in small batches to fry 5-6 minutes, until golden and fully cooked through. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a paper towel lined wire rack to drain any excess oil. Finish with remaining chicken.
5. Add the fried chicken back into the frying oil to cook 1-2 more minutes, until a deep golden brown and extra crispy. Then place back onto the lined wire rack to drain any excess oils.
6. Toss in the orange sauce until well coated to enjoy warm with freshly chopped scallions and cooked basmati rice!