Crispy Orange Peel Chicken Recipe

Prepare the Chicken

Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and place in a mixing bowl.

Season the Chicken

Add salt, black pepper, soy sauce, honey, and rice vinegar to the chicken. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly.

Coat with Cornstarch

Sprinkle cornstarch over the marinated chicken and toss until all pieces are well coated.

Heat the Oil

In a large frying pan or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Fry the Chicken

Add the coated chicken pieces to the hot oil in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry until golden and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Add Flavor

In the same pan, add minced garlic and dried orange peel. Stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.

Combine

Return the fried chicken to the pan and toss to coat with the garlic and orange peel mixture. Fry for an additional 2 minutes.

Mix the Yogurt Sauce

In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, finely chopped Chinese celery, cilantro, sesame oil, salt, and lemon juice. Mix well until smooth.

Serve

Serve the crispy orange peel chicken hot, accompanied by the cilantro yogurt sauce on the side.