Orange Chicken - English Subtitles

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians; chicken thighs are more affordable than breasts.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener; brown sugar is often cheaper and adds a different flavor.

Cut the chicken into cubes.

Add 1 tablespoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of pepper for 1 kilo of chicken.

Add 1 cup of starch and 3 cups of flour.

Crack one egg into the mixture and add 1.5 cups of water.

Mix everything well to form a batter.

Add 2 tablespoons of oil and mix again.

If needed, add more water to achieve the desired batter consistency.

Cover the chicken mixture with a bag and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Squeeze fresh orange juice or use store-bought orange juice.

Heat oil in a deep fryer.

Deep fry the marinated chicken for about 6 minutes until golden.

Remove the chicken and drain on paper towels.

Prepare the sauce by adding oil, chili flakes, ginger, and garlic to a pan and mix.

Add 1/4 cup of sugar, 1/4 cup of brown sugar, 1/4 cup of orange juice, 1/4 cup of vinegar, and 2 tablespoons of soy sauce to the pan and mix.

Prepare a starch slurry with a couple of tablespoons of starch and water, then add it to the sauce.

Add the fried chicken to the sauce and mix well to coat.

Increase the temperature slightly to heat the sauce with the chicken.

Serve with rice and drizzle sesame oil on top.

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