dinner · dairy-free
Orange chicken
Crispy fried chicken pieces tossed in a hot wok with garlic, ginger and chile, then glazed in a sticky sweet-sour orange sauce.
- Time
- 45min
- Steps
- 5
Ingredients
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Contains egg, wheat and soy.
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Equipment
You'll need: Deep pot for frying, Wok.
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Method
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1
Mix the chicken with the egg, soy, salt and white pepper. Toss in the cornstarch and flour until well coated.
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2
Fry at 175°C (350°F) in batches for 5-7 minutes until golden and crisp. Drain.
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3
Simmer the orange juice, zest, sugar, vinegar and soy, then stir in the slurry and cook until thick and glossy.
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4
Heat the oil in a wok and fry the garlic, ginger and chiles for 30 seconds.
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5
Add the sauce and bring to a bubble, then toss in the chicken until coated. Finish with scallions and serve with rice.
