Easy Crispy Orange Chicken Bites
These crispy orange chicken bites are golden, crunchy, and coated in a glossy sweet-and-tangy orange sauce. Made with bite-sized fried chicken and fresh citrus flavor, this homemade version delivers restaurant-style results with better texture and bold flavor in every bite.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Deep skillet or heavy pot
- Slotted spoon
- Saucepan
- Wire rack or paper towels
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1½ lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup cornstarch
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- Vegetable oil for frying
For the Orange Sauce
- ¾ cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger
For Serving
- Cooked white rice
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix cornstarch, flour, salt, and black pepper.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs.
- Dip each chicken piece into the eggs, then coat evenly in the cornstarch mixture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the chicken in batches for 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove chicken and drain on a wire rack or paper towels.
- In a saucepan, whisk orange juice, orange zest, sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, cornstarch, garlic, and ginger.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
- Add the fried chicken to the sauce and toss quickly to coat evenly.
- Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Approximate, per serving)
- Calories: 520
- Protein: 34g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fat: 22g
- Sugar: 22g
