Orange Chicken

By RecipeTin Eats · 45 min

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Whisk the cornflour and soy sauce in a large jug until smooth, then whisk in the remaining sauce ingredients except the garlic and orange zest. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, mix the chicken with the soy sauce, ginger, white pepper and 2 tablespoons cornflour until well coated.
3. Add the 3/4 cup cornflour and toss, separating pieces as needed so each one is coated.
4. Pick up a few pieces at a time and press them firmly in your fist, then place them in a colander. Repeat with the rest, then shake the colander to remove excess cornflour.
5. Heat 3/4 to 1 cup oil (about 1/2 cm deep) in a large deep non-stick pan on high heat. Fry half the chicken at a time for 1 1/2 minutes per side until deep golden and crispy. Drain on paper towel and repeat with the rest.
6. Pour out all but 2 tablespoons of oil and remove loose crispy bits. Return the pan to medium-high heat and sauté the garlic for 20 to 30 seconds until light golden.
7. Whisk the sauce again, pour it into the pan and simmer 1 to 2 minutes until thick and glossy like honey. Stir in the orange zest.
8. Return the chicken to the pan and toss quickly to coat. Serve over rice, topped with green onion.

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