SWEET AND SOUR ORANGE CHICKEN

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Tangy sweet and sour chicken with a kick of orange flavor.

Provided by bsims

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 cup ice water
1 egg
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
vegetable oil for frying
4 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons water
1 cup white sugar
½ cup ketchup
½ cup white vinegar
½ cup water
½ cup orange marmalade
½ cup chopped fresh pineapple
2 tablespoons pineapple juice
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
1 teaspoon minced garlic
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Beat ice water and egg together in a bowl using a whisk or a fork. Add baking soda and salt and mix to combine. Add 1 cup flour to water mixture; mix until blended but lumpy.
  • Place remaining 1 cup flour in a separate bowl. Cover each piece of chicken in flour, then move to egg mixture and cover, letting excess batter drip off.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large, deep frying pan over medium heat until a drop of water crackles when placed into oil.
  • Place chicken into the hot oil and fry, flipping if needed, until no longer pink in the center and golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Set aside and keep warm.
  • Combine cornstarch and 3 tablespoons water in a small bowl.
  • Combine sugar, ketchup, vinegar, 1/2 cup water, orange marmalade, pineapple, pineapple juice, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil; add cornstarch mixture. Reduce heat and let simmer, stirring frequently, until desired thickness is reached.
  • Pour sauce over chicken and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.2 calories, Carbohydrate 75.2 g, Cholesterol 55.5 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 481 mg, Sugar 42 g

Philippe Kenny
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This is the best sweet and sour orange chicken I've ever had! The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the sauce is perfectly balanced.


NAMAN ABAD (Cheema)
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is crispy and the sauce is delicious.


Lesedi Pearl
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This is my go-to recipe for sweet and sour orange chicken. It's always a hit with my friends and family.


Keaobaka Mahabane
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Tonya Aikens
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This dish is amazing! The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the sauce is perfectly balanced.


Kemueli Kudruvi Kay
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and sour. I highly recommend this recipe.


Osaronwolu Sunday
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I made this for dinner last night and my family loved it! The chicken was tender and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Alyssa Cremeans
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This dish was delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The chicken was crispy and the sauce was flavorful.


Afshan Noor
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I've tried many sweet and sour orange chicken recipes, but this one is by far the best. The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the sauce is perfectly tangy and sweet.


Saim Nawaz
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This sweet and sour orange chicken was a hit with my family! The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was just the right balance of sweet and sour. I will definitely be making this again.