Sunkist Orange Chicken
By @aldericc on TikTok
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 20 mins
Total: 30 mins
Serves: 3
Ingredients
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500g boneless, skinless chicken thigh, cubed.
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Cornstarch slurry (2 tsp cornstarch + 2 tsp water)
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Canola Oil
3-step Batter
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1
cup plain flour
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2
eggs
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1
cup all-purpose flour
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1
cup corn flour
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2
tsp salt
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2
tsp white pepper
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2
tsp garlic powder
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1
tsp 5-spice powder
Sauce
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2
tsp minced garlic
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1
tsp minced ginger
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1
tsp chilli flakes
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2
tsp sugar
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1
tbsp brown sugar
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1/2
tbsp light soy sauce
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2
tbsp rice vinegar
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1
pcs Sunkist Navel Orange
Garnish
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1
stalk spring onions, finely chopped
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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.
