How long does Orange Chicken take?

45 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Orange Chicken serve?

6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Orange Chicken spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Orange Chicken?

750 grams Chicken Thigh & Leg Boneless, 2 Orange, ¼ cup Corn Flour, ½ cup Maida, 1 Egg White, 1 tbsp Soy Sauce, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Orange Chicken?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Orange Chicken?

About 320 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Orange Chicken

Name: Orange Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 750 grams Chicken Thigh & Leg Boneless, Diced; ½ tsp Salt; ¼ tsp Black Pepper Powder; 1 Egg White; ¼ cup Corn Flour; ½ cup Maida; For Deep Frying Oil; 2 Orange; 1 tsp Ginger, Grated; 4 cloves Garlic, Grated; 1 tbsp Soy Sauce; 2 tsp Vinegar; 2 tbsp Sugar; 2 tsp Oil; 2 tbsp Cashew (half); 1 tbsp Corn Flour; 1 tbsp Water; For Garnish Spring Onion; For Garnish White Sesame Seeds

45 min
mild
Serves 6

Prep 20 min · Cook 25 min

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7 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Orange chicken: boneless thigh pieces double-fried and tossed in fresh orange juice, ginger, garlic and soy. Mild, serves 6, 45 minutes, step-by-step video.

High proteinLow calorie

Good for: Party

Ingredients

19 items

6 people

Chicken Thigh & Leg Boneless, Diced750 grams
Salt½ tsp
Black Pepper Powder¼ tsp
Egg White1
Corn Flour¼ cup
Maida½ cup
OilFor Deep Frying
Orange2
Ginger, Grated1 tsp
Garlic, Grated4 cloves
Soy Sauce1 tbsp
Vinegar2 tsp
Sugar2 tbsp
Oil2 tsp
Cashew (half)2 tbsp
Corn Flour1 tbsp
Water1 tbsp
Spring OnionFor Garnish
White Sesame SeedsFor Garnish

Contains: egg, cashew or other tree nuts, wheat, soya, sesame.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 6 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 6 people
Energy	320kcal	1920kcal
Protein	28g	166g
Carbohydrate	26g	157g
Fat	11g	66g
Fibre	1.6g	9.6g
Sugar	8.4g	50g

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Method

1
Cut chicken thighs into cubes. Add salt , pepper, egg, cornstarch and flour, mix well to coat evenly.
Chicken Thigh & Leg BonelessSaltBlack Pepper PowderEgg WhiteCorn FlourMaida
2
Fry in batches until golden brown.
Oil
3
Double fry the chicken for 2 minutes in hot oil.
4
Juice two oranges and set them aside.
Orange
5
Prepare the sauce mixture by adding the orange juice, grate in the ginger and garlic, add the soy sauce, vinegar and sugar.
GingerGarlicSoy SauceVinegarSugar
6
Heat oil and saute cashew nuts, Bring the sauce to a boil in a wok and add the cornstarch slurry and stir continuously.
OilCashew (half)Corn FlourWater
7
Cook until the sauce has thickened, then add in the crispy chicken. Garnish with spring onions, orange slices, sesame seeds.
Spring OnionWhite Sesame Seeds

Before you start

How long does Orange Chicken take?: 45 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Orange Chicken serve?: 6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Orange Chicken vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Orange Chicken spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Orange Chicken?: 750 grams Chicken Thigh & Leg Boneless, 2 Orange, ¼ cup Corn Flour, ½ cup Maida, 1 Egg White, 1 tbsp Soy Sauce, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Orange Chicken?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Orange Chicken?: About 320 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.