My Family Loves this Spicy Orange Chicken Recipe! Crispy, Sweet and Spicy Chicken Thigh!

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Arrowroot powder is a gluten-free thickener, while all-purpose flour is often more affordable.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while white sugar is widely available and inexpensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier due to its high smoke point, while canola oil is a budget-friendly option.

orange juice

🥗Healthier: freshly squeezed orange juice

💰Cheaper: orange juice concentrate

Fresh juice is more nutritious, while concentrate is often cheaper.

Cut 600g of chicken thigh into small chunks.

Season the chicken with salt and pepper.

Add in 2 tbsp of soy sauce and 1 egg, then mix well.

Set aside and marinate for 10 minutes.

In a bowl, add about 2 cups of corn starch and the marinated chicken thigh.

Cover with a lid and shake until the chicken is all coated with corn starch.

Place the chicken into a baking tray and spray a bit of cooking oil onto the chicken.

Bake at 410°F for 10-14 minutes.

In a bowl, add 3 tbsp of soy sauce, 60ml of water, 2 tbsp of ketchup, 2 tbsp of gochujang, 2 tbsp of white vinegar, 1 tbsp of honey, and 1/2 tbsp of sugar. Mix well.

Heat up a pan on medium heat and add in the sauce mix.

Stir slowly and bring it to a boil.

Add in the baked chicken thigh and turn the heat to low.

Stir until all the chicken is coated with the sauce.

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