Sweet and Sour Orange Chicken

Sweet and Sour Orange Chicken

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

Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Yield:
8 servings
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 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

Sauce

  • 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 (Optional)
  • 2 tablespoons pineapple juice
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Directions

Step 1
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.

Step 2
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.

Step 3
Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large, deep frying pan over medium heat until a drop of water crackles when placed into oil.

Step 4
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.

Step 5
Combine cornstarch and 3 tablespoons water in a small bowl.

Step 6
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.

Step 7
Pour sauce over chicken and serve.

Cook’s Notes:

You can substitute hot sauce for red pepper flakes, if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

455
Calories
12g
Fat
75g
Carbs
14g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 455
% Daily Value *
Total Fat12g 15%
Saturated Fat2g 12%
Cholesterol56mg 19%
Sodium481mg 21%
Total Carbohydrate75g 27%
Dietary Fiber1g 5%
Total Sugars42g
Protein14g
Vitamin C9mg 44%
Calcium31mg 2%
Iron2mg 13%
Potassium208mg 4%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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