Crispy Orange Chicken – a delicious recipe with chicken, salt, black pepper, oranges, white sugar, cornstarch. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
1
Rub chicken thighs with sea salt and black pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
2
Combine orange zest, orange juice, white sugar, corn starch and water and set aside.
3
Preheat oven to 400u00b0F.
4
Heat a large non-stick skillet over a little higher than medium heat. Pan-fry chicken thighs without oil (skin side down first) until both sides become golden brown, about 7-10 minutes each side. Turn off heat.
5
Transfer chicken thighs to a roasting rack. Bake for about 20 minutes or until center reaches 165u00b0F.
6
Keep about 1 tablespoon oil in skillet. Turn on heat over medium high. Stir in orange mixture and boil until thick.
7
Pour orange mixture over chicken thighs.
8
Use sliced orange, parsley (or cilantro) for garnish.
9
Serve immediately.
405
kcal
Calories
16
g
Fat
24
g
Carbs
43
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 9 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 chicken thighs, with bones and skin, 1 tablespoon low sodium salt, 1 tablespoon black pepper, 2 1/2 oranges, zest and juice of them, and more.
Yes, Crispy Orange Chicken falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.
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