In a medium pot, add orange juice, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and red chili flakes. Heat for 3 minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk 1 Tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 Tablespoons of water to form a paste. Add to orange sauce and whisk together. Continue to cook for 5 minutes, until the mixture begins to thicken. Once the sauce is thickened, remove from heat and add orange zest.
To make chicken:
Place flour and cornstarch in a shallow dish or pie plate. Add a generous pinch of salt. Stir.
Whisk eggs in shallow dish.
Dip chicken pieces in egg mixture and then flour mixture. Place on plate.
Heat 2 -3 inches of oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Using a thermometer, watch for it to reach 350 degrees.
Working in batches, cook several chicken pieces at a time. Cook for 2 - 3 minutes, turning often until golden brown. Place chicken on a paper-towel-lined plate. Repeat.
Toss chicken with orange sauce. You may reserve some of the sauce to place on rice. Serve it with a sprinkling of green onion and orange zest, if so desired.
Reviews
Angel on 2025-12-22 (5 stars): Love this! I love Costco and Panda Express orange sauces but haven't really found another brand. I had to make a quick meal for myself and made some sauce with this recipe. Had all the ingredients at hand, and it was so quick and easy. Never gonna buy orange sauce again.
Derek on 2025-12-20 (5 stars): Very tasty. Good blend of flavors
CarlH on 2025-12-19 (5 stars): best one we've ever made and beats store-bought easily. Thanks!
PJ on 2025-12-17 (5 stars): Amazing, I used half the sugar and it was still sweet and awesome
Josie B. on 2025-12-13 (5 stars): This recipe is really good, better than take out Chinese in my opinion. I made a few small changes and doubled the sauce recipe because I am a saucy person. My teenager loved it! Thanks 😊 so much for sharing
Lisa Marie Mabry on 2025-12-13 (5 stars): This recipe is perfect.....I replaced a little orange marmalade for the orange peel.... Jasmine rice....
Thanks very much.... The BEST Orange Chicken I've ever eaten...
C Gerkens on 2025-12-09 (5 stars): Absolutely DELECTABLE, LICK YOUR PLATE DELICIOUS! This Orange Chicken is a thousand times better than any take-out and you can control your ingredients. I added some mandarin oranges, but believe me, they were completely optional. There are a lot of steps, but overall preparation was easy if you have everything set-up and ready to go. It's a must try and a real pleaser--even for company. The compliments will just keep coming!
Mitch D on 2025-12-03 (5 stars): Great recipe once modified. (Americans are fat because you need WAY too much sugar.)
Billy K on 2025-11-30 (5 stars): I’m adding my 5 star review in to confirm: This orange chicken sauce recipe blows away any takeout I’ve found. It also allows you to season to taste. You can always punch it up with a little extra ginger and fresh garlic- and if you like it spicy, fine mince a fresh Fresno chili instead in addition to the red chili flakes. You’ll forget Panda Express was a thing.
Mary Bollmann on 2025-11-30 (5 stars): I have made this recipe twice now! And i always make enough for leftovers. This is the best tasting recipe I've ever had. I love putting it over rice made with onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms! And i use very low sodium soy sauce.
Dave on 2025-11-29 (5 stars): This was a HIT at Friendsgiving!
Mary Bollmann on 2025-11-25 (5 stars): This is the best orange chicken i have ever had!!!! We just can't get enough of it!!!
