Sunkist Orange Chicken

Sunkist Orange Chicken

By @aldericc on TikTok

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Number of servings

Ingredients

500g boneless, skinless chicken thigh, cubed.
Cornstarch slurry (2 tsp cornstarch + 2 tsp water)
Canola Oil

3-step Batter Ingredients

1 cup plain flour
2 eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup corn flour
2 tsp salt
2 tsp white pepper
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp 5-spice powder

Sauce Ingredients

2 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp minced ginger
1 tsp chilli flakes
2 tsp sugar
1 tbsp brown sugar
0.5 tbsp light soy sauce
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 pcs Sunkist Navel Orange

Garnish Ingredients

1 stalk spring onions, finely chopped
1 tbsp sesame seeds

Directions

Cube boneless, skinless chicken thighs.
Batter cubed chicken thighs in 3-step batter. First, a thin coat of plain flour, followed by egg and then into seasoned flour.
Deep fry chicken at medium low heat for 3-4 minutes.
Take chicken out, allow it to rest for 2 minutes.
Deep fry chicken again at high heat for 1 minute.
Juice 1 whole Sunkist Navel Orange.
Stir-fry garlic, ginger and chilli flakes in 1 tbsp of canola oil until fragrant.
Add orange juice, 2 tsp sugar, 1 tbsp brown sugar, ½ tbsp light soy sauce and 2 tbsp rice vinegar, mix until thoroughly combined and then simmer for 2 minutes.
Thicken sauce with cornstarch slurry.
Add crispy chicken back in, toss and coat with sauce.
Garnish with spring onions and sesame seeds.
Serve with warm white rice.