Orange chicken

Pollo a la naranja estilo americano.

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Trim the chicken thighs and cut them into even cubes so they cook at the same rate. Whisk the flour, cornstarch, and water into a smooth batter, coat the chicken well, and set aside.

Step 2

Squeeze the oranges and strain the juice. In a bowl, combine the juice with the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, orange zest, and rice vinegar. Stir until the sugar dissolves.

Step 3

Heat the oil to 175 °C (350 °F). Fry the coated chicken in batches for 4 to 5 minutes, until deep golden and cooked through (74 °C / 165 °F inside). Drain on a rack so the coating stays crisp, and set aside.

Step 4

Pour the sauce into a skillet and simmer over medium heat until it reduces and lightly coats the back of a spoon. If it needs more body, stir in a slurry of cornstarch and cold water and cook for 1 more minute.

Step 5

Add the fried chicken to the hot sauce and toss for 20 to 30 seconds, just enough to coat. Serve immediately so the coating stays crisp.