Description
Orange-glazed chicken delivers a tantalizing blend of zesty citrus and savory flavors from Asian cuisine. Crispy golden chicken pieces drizzled with a glossy, caramelized orange sauce promise a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) chicken thighs, boneless skinless
Coating and Base:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) vegetable oil
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 10 tablespoons (150 milliliters) sugar
- 10 tablespoons (150 milliliters) white vinegar
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) rice wine
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) orange juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) cornstarch
- 1 ½ tablespoons (22.5 milliliters) fresh ginger, minced
- 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) crushed red pepper
- 1 orange, zested
Instructions
- Pulverize panko breadcrumbs into fine crumbs using a food processor for optimal coating texture.
- Create a strategic breading setup with separate containers for flour, whisked eggs, and ground panko breadcrumbs.
- Meticulously dredge each chicken morsel first in flour, ensuring complete coverage and eliminating moisture.
- Submerge flour-coated chicken into beaten eggs, allowing excess to drip off for an even layer.
- Roll the egg-drenched chicken through ground panko, pressing gently to achieve a uniform, crisp exterior.
- Arrange breaded chicken pieces on a prepared baking sheet, maintaining slight separation between portions.
- Lightly mist or brush chicken with vegetable oil to enhance golden browning and crispiness.
- Roast in a preheated oven at 400°F until chicken turns amber and crunchy, approximately 20-25 minutes.
- While chicken bakes, craft the vibrant orange sauce by gently sautéing aromatics like ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
- Introduce liquid components including rice wine, fresh orange juice, sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, and vinegar to the saucepan.
- Simmer sauce until it reduces and thickens, developing a glossy, intense flavor profile.
- Remove chicken from oven and generously coat with the freshly prepared orange sauce.
- Finish the dish by sprinkling bright orange zest over the glazed chicken for an aromatic flourish.
Notes
- Prepare all ingredients and tools beforehand to ensure a smooth cooking process.
- Pulse panko breadcrumbs into fine crumbs for an extra crispy chicken coating that’ll make every bite delightful.
- Create a neat breading station with separate bowls to keep the coating process clean and organized.
- Lightly spray or brush chicken with oil to help achieve a golden, crispy exterior without deep-frying.
- Use fresh orange juice and zest for a vibrant, bright flavor that elevates the entire dish.
- Let the sauce simmer and reduce to develop a rich, glossy consistency that perfectly clings to the chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 85 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg