Sweet and Spicy Orange Chicken

Ingredients

• 450 gms Boneless Chicken Breast Pieces
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp White Pepper Powder
• 1 Egg
• 1/3 cup Flour
• 1/3 cup Corn Flour
• Salt to Taste
• 2 tbsp Sesame Oil
• 4 tbsp Green Onion Whites
• 1 tbsp Grated Ginger
• 1/2 tbsp Minced Garlic
• 1 cup Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice (240 ml)
• 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
• 2 tbsp Vinegar
• 1 tbsp Brown Sugar
• 1 tbsp Chilli Flakes
• 1 tbsp Corn Flour
• 4 tbsp Water
• 1 tbsp White Sesame Seeds
• 3 tbsp Green Onion Greens

Steps

1. To Marinate the Chicken: • Clean and cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. • In a bowl, mix chicken with white pepper, salt, and whisked egg. Let it marinate for 30 minutes.
2. To Prepare the Dry Mixture: • Combine flour, corn flour, and salt in a mixing bowl.
3. Coat and Air-fry the Chicken: • Coat each chicken piece with the dry mixture. • Arrange on a greased air fryer rack. Air-fry at 230°C for 15-18 minutes or until golden and tender. (Alternatively, deep or pan-fry.)
4. To Make the Orange Sauce: • Heat sesame oil in a pan. Sauté green onion whites, ginger, and garlic until fragrant. • Add orange juice, soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, and chili flakes. Bring to a boil and reduce to a thick sauce. • Mix corn flour and water into a slurry. Add to the sauce and cook on low until thickened.
5. Combine Chicken and Sauce: • Toss the cooked chicken in the sauce until well coated. Cook for 2 minutes.
6. To Garnish and Serve: • Garnish with sesame seeds and green onion greens. • Serve immediately and enjoy! Tip: For a vibrant orange color, reduce the quantity of dark soy sauce. The taste will remain unchanged!