Crispy Orange Chicken (Better Than Takeout)
Summary
TLDRThis video tutorial demonstrates how to make homemade orange chicken, starting with cooking rice and preparing chicken thighs. The chicken is cut into bite-sized pieces, coated in a dry and wet dredge, and fried until golden brown. A flavorful sauce made from garlic, ginger, orange juice, and other ingredients is prepared to coat the chicken, ensuring it remains crispy. The dish is served over rice and garnished with orange zest and green onions, providing a delicious alternative to takeout.
Takeaways
- 🍚 Start by cooking rice in the background.
- 🔪 Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- 🥄 Use separate hands for wet and dry dredging to avoid mess.
- 🔥 Fry chicken at 350°F for 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
- 🧂 Season chicken with salt immediately after frying.
- 🍊 Make a flavorful sauce with garlic, ginger, and orange juice.
- 🌶️ Add red pepper flakes for a hint of spice.
- 💧 Use cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce quickly.
- 🍽️ Serve over rice for a complete meal.
- 🌿 Garnish with orange zest and green onions for extra flavor.
Timeline
- 00:00:00 - 00:05:24
In this segment, the host introduces a homemade orange chicken recipe, emphasizing its simplicity and deliciousness compared to takeout. The preparation begins with cooking rice, using a finger measurement for water, while the chicken is cut into bite-sized pieces. The host prefers chicken thighs for better flavor and tenderness, ensuring uniformity in size for even cooking. The chicken is then coated in a dry dredge of flour, cornstarch, and salt, followed by a wet dredge of egg, oil, and optional MSG. The chicken is massaged to ensure thorough coating before frying.
Mind Map
Video Q&A
What type of chicken is recommended for this recipe?
Chicken thighs are recommended for more flavor and tenderness.
How do you ensure the chicken stays crispy after adding the sauce?
The recipe is designed to keep the chicken crispy even after the sauce is added.
What ingredients are used for the sauce?
The sauce includes garlic, ginger, orange juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and cornstarch.
How do you measure the water for cooking rice?
You can use your finger to measure the water level needed for the rice.
What is the ideal frying temperature for the chicken?
The ideal frying temperature is about 350°F.
How long should you fry the chicken?
Fry the chicken for about 4 to 5 minutes until golden brown.
What can be used to thicken the sauce?
Cornstarch mixed with hot water can be used to thicken the sauce.
How do you prevent the chicken from becoming soggy?
Use a wire rack to let the fried chicken drain and stay crispy.
What can be added for extra flavor in the sauce?
A pinch of MSG can be added for extra umami flavor.
How should the chicken be coated before frying?
The chicken should be coated in a dry dredge of flour and cornstarch, then a wet dredge of egg and oil.
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