Orange Chicken Recipe - Winter Special recipe - Nida's Cuisine

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 chicken into cubes.

In a mixing bowl, combine chicken cubes with salt, black pepper, cornflour, plain flour, egg, chopped garlic, chopped ginger, and mix well.

Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.

Fry the chicken mixture until golden and cooked through.

In a separate bowl, mix fresh orange juice, brown sugar, soya sauce, vinegar, red chilli flakes, and water.

Pour the sauce mixture into the pan and bring to a simmer.

Add the fried chicken back to the pan and toss to coat in the sauce.

Garnish with sesame seeds before serving.

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