How To Make The Viral Orange Chicken Fries

By Tasty · 45 min

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Cut the chicken thighs into 1-inch (2 cm) cubes and set aside.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the salt, white pepper, cornstarch and flour.
3. Add the egg, water and oil and mix until the batter is like pancake batter.
4. Add the chicken to the batter and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
5. Heat oil in a wok or heavy pan to 350°F (180°C).
6. Add the chicken gently and fry for 5 to 6 minutes until lightly golden.
7. Drain the chicken on a paper towel-lined plate.
8. In a heavy pot over medium-high heat, heat the oil. When it shimmers, add the chili flakes, ginger and garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
9. Add the sugar and brown sugar and stir to combine.
10. Pour in the orange juice and let the sugars dissolve, stirring now and then.
11. Add the vinegar and soy sauce and stir.
12. Mix the cornstarch with the water, whisk until smooth, add to the pan and stir.
13. Keep cooking the sauce until it reaches a maple syrup consistency.
14. Add the fried chicken and stir until fully coated in sauce.
15. Finish with a drizzle of sesame oil.

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