Crispy Orange Chicken Tenders Better Than Takeout 🍊 | Easy Homemade Recipe

Описание: If you love orange chicken, you HAVE to try these Crispy Orange Glazed Chicken Tenders.
Golden, ultra-crunchy chicken coated in a sticky, sweet citrus glaze — this recipe tastes even better than takeout and is surprisingly easy to make at home.

Perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or when that orange chicken craving hits 🍊🍗

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Ingredients

🍗 Chicken Tenders
• 1½ - 2 lb chicken tenders
• 2–3 cups neutral oil (for frying)

Wet Marinade
• 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder

Dry Coating
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 tbsp (30g) cornstarch
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ¼ tsp black pepper

🍊 Orange Glaze
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• ¾ cup fresh orange juice (about 2–3 oranges)
• Zest of ½ orange (optional, for a stronger orange flavor
• ¼ cup (75g) honey
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• ½ tsp ground ginger
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (slurry)

Instructions

1️⃣ Marinate the Chicken

In a large bowl, combine chicken tenders with all wet marinade ingredients.
Cover and refrigerate for 2–4 hours (or overnight).


2️⃣ Prepare the Coating

In a separate bowl, whisk together all dry coating ingredients.
Add 2–3 tablespoons of the marinade into the flour mixture and mix with a fork until crumbly.


3️⃣ Bread the Chicken

Remove tenders from marinade, letting excess drip off.
Coat each piece thoroughly in the dry mixture.
Place on a wire rack and let rest 10–12 minutes (this step is key for crispiness).


4️⃣ Fry

Heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
Fry tenders in batches for 3–4 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through.
Transfer to a paper towel–lined tray.


5️⃣ Make the Orange Glaze

In a saucepan over medium heat:
1. Melt butter.
2. Add garlic, sauté 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
3. Stir in orange juice, zest, honey, soy sauce, ground ginger and smoked paprika.
4. Bring to a gentle simmer.
5. Add cornstarch slurry and cook 2–3 minutes, stirring, until glossy and thick.

Remove from heat.


6️⃣ Assemble

Place fried tenders in a large bowl.
Pour orange glaze over the chicken and toss gently to coat.

Sesame Soy Dipping Sauce
Quick mix:
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp honey
• ½ tsp sesame oil



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