Recipes Cuisine Asian Sweet and Sour Orange Chicken 4.3 (8) 7 Reviews 2 Photos Tangy sweet and sour chicken with a kick of orange flavor. Recipe by bsims Published on June 19, 2020 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 2 2 Prep Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 cup ice water 1 egg ¼ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt 2 cups all-purpose flour, divided 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into cubes vegetable oil for frying Sauce: 4 tablespoons cornstarch 3 tablespoons water 1 cup white sugar ½ cup ketchup ½ cup white vinegar ½ cup water ½ cup orange marmalade ½ cup chopped fresh pineapple (Optional) 2 tablespoons pineapple juice 2 teaspoons soy sauce 1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh ginger root 1 teaspoon minced garlic ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes Directions Beat ice water and egg together in a bowl using a whisk or a fork. Add baking soda and salt and mix to combine. Add 1 cup flour to water mixture; mix until blended but lumpy. Place remaining 1 cup flour in a separate bowl. Cover each piece of chicken in flour, then move to egg mixture and cover, letting excess batter drip off. Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large, deep frying pan over medium heat until a drop of water crackles when placed into oil. Place chicken into the hot oil and fry, flipping if needed, until no longer pink in the center and golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Set aside and keep warm. Combine cornstarch and 3 tablespoons water in a small bowl. Combine sugar, ketchup, vinegar, 1/2 cup water, orange marmalade, pineapple, pineapple juice, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil; add cornstarch mixture. Reduce heat and let simmer, stirring frequently, until desired thickness is reached. Pour sauce over chicken and serve. Cook's Notes: You can substitute hot sauce for red pepper flakes, if desired. Make sure to bring the orange mixture to a boil, otherwise it will be starchy. Editor's Note: We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 455 Calories 12g Fat 75g Carbs 14g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 455 % Daily Value * Total Fat 12g 15% Saturated Fat 2g 12% Cholesterol 56mg 19% Sodium 481mg 21% Total Carbohydrate 75g 27% Dietary Fiber 1g 5% Total Sugars 42g Protein 14g Vitamin C 9mg 44% Calcium 31mg 2% Iron 2mg 13% Potassium 208mg 4% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved