Tangy sweet and sour chicken with a kick of orange flavor.
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)
Nutrition Facts | |
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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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