Sloppy Chans Recipe

Crispy Orange Chicken

Golden crispy chicken tossed in a sweet and tangy orange glaze made with Sloppy Chans Corn Starch, Light Soy Sauce, Sesame Oil and Rice Vinegar. This takeaway-inspired favourite is packed with fresh citrus flavour and is ready in just 35 minutes.

SC Recipe by Sloppy Chans
14 July 2026

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Prep time 20 Minutes

Cook time 15 Minutes

Servings 4 Servings

Difficulty Medium

What you'll need

Ingredients

600g boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
80g Sloppy Chans Corn Starch
1 tbsp Sloppy Chans Light Soy Sauce
1 tbsp Sloppy Chans Peanut Oil
1 tsp Sloppy Chans Sesame Oil
1 tbsp Sloppy Chans Rice Vinegar
125ml fresh orange juice
1 tbsp orange zest
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp tomato sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
2 spring onions, sliced
1 tbsp Sloppy Chans White Sesame Seeds
Vegetable oil for frying
Steamed jasmine rice for serving

Per serving

Nutrition

595 kcal Calories

35 g Protein

42 g Carbs

30 g Fat

Let's get cooking

Method

1

Step 1

Season the chicken with the Sloppy Chans Light Soy Sauce and leave to marinate for 10 minutes.

2

Step 2

Coat each piece thoroughly in the Sloppy Chans Corn Starch until evenly covered.

3

Step 3

Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan and fry the chicken in batches for 5 to 6 minutes until golden, crispy and cooked through. Drain on paper towel.

4

Step 4

In a separate pan, heat the Sloppy Chans Peanut Oil over medium heat.

5

Step 5

Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

6

Step 6

Stir in the fresh orange juice, orange zest, honey, tomato sauce and Sloppy Chans Rice Vinegar.

7

Step 7

Allow the sauce to simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly reduced.

8

Step 8

Return the crispy chicken to the pan and toss gently until every piece is coated in the glossy orange glaze.

9

Step 9

Finish with the Sloppy Chans Sesame Oil.

10

Step 10

Garnish with sliced spring onions and Sloppy Chans White Sesame Seeds.

11

Step 11

Serve immediately with steamed jasmine rice.

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