Homemade Chinese Takeaway – Orange Chicken

Here is what you’ll need!

Chinese Takeaway-Style Orange Chicken
Servings: 1

INGREDIENTS

Marinade
150 grams chicken breast, diced
1 orange, zested
1 teaspoon crushed garlic
1 tablespoon soy sauce
A pinch of salt
A pinch of pepper

Chicken
50 grams plain flour
2 eggs, beaten
50 grams panko breadcrumbs
500 milliliters oil

Lemon sauce
50 milliliters chicken stock
1 orange, zested
2 oranges, juiced
4 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon cornflour

PREPARATION
1. Combine all marinade ingredients with the chicken breast and leave to marinade in the fridge for 20 minutes.
2. Coat the chicken breast first in flour, then eggs, and finally panko breadcrumbs.
3. In a medium-sized saucepan heat the oil to 170°C/325˚F.
4. Deep fry the breaded chicken for about 3-4 minutes until the coating is golden brown and the chicken is cooked through.
5. In a small frying pan, combine the chicken stock, orange zests, orange juice, and sugar, then stir. Bring the mixture to a boil.
6. Mix the cornflour with the water, then add the mixture to the pan to thicken the sauce.
7. Add the chicken to the frying pan and coat with the orange sauce.
8. Serve on top of rice and enjoy!

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