Crispy Orange Chicken with Sticky Rice
Ingredients:
Marinade:
300 grams of chicken breast, sliced into thin strips
1/2 Tsp Salt
Black Pepper to taste
2 Tbsp fresh Orange Juice
Batter:
100 gms Cornflour
2 medium Eggs, whisked
Other Ingredients:
Oil to deep fry
2 Tsp of Oil
1 Tsp Ginger, minced
1 Tbsp Garlic, minced
1 Tsp Paprika Powder
1/4 cup fresh Orange Juice
2 Tbsp Light Soy Sauce
2 Tbsp Sugar
1 Tbsp Honey
1 Tsp Orange Zest
1 Tbsp Vinegar
2 Tbsp Cornflour Slurry
Spring Onion Greens for garnish
Method:
Marinate the chicken in the fridge for 30 minutes
Make a batter with the cornflour and whisked eggs by stirring continuously with a fork till it becomes smooth
Coat the chicken in the batter well
Heat oil on medium and deep fry the chicken in batches for 3-4 minutes or until the surface is crisp. Take it out and let it rest for 10 minutes
Then heat the oil on medium-high and again fry all the chicken together for 2-3 minutes until they turn a golden brown color
To make the sauce, heat a wok on medium and add 1 Tbsp oil, ginger, garlic, and the paprika powder
Mix well for a few seconds and then pour in the orange juice, soy sauce, sugar and orange zest. Stir till the sugar melts and then add the honey and mix well
Add the vinegar, stir for a few seconds and then add in the cornflour slurry
Cook on low-medium heat until the sauce starts thickening. Make sure the sauce is thick
Then turn off the heat and add in the fried chicken and mix everything well
Garnish with some spring onion greens and orange slices, and you’re all set to serve! It goes amazingly well with some sticky rice.
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