Sweet and Sticky Orange Chicken

Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Makes 4 portions

  • 1 ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup corn starch plus 1 tablespoon for
  • 2 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 4 chicken thighs, boneless, skinless
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 ½ cup Juicy Juice® 100% juice, tropical flavor
  • 2 cup green bell pepper, large diced
  • 2 cup carrot, peeled and sliced
  • 4 slices orange
  • 4 cup white rice, prepared
  1. In a deep skillet, add oil and heat to 350 degrees.
  2. Season corn starch with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  3. Cut chicken thighs into bite-size pieces.
  4. Toss chicken in corn starch and let sit for 5 minutes.
  5. Fry in oil until golden brown and crispy, approximately 7-10 minutes.
  6. Sauté green bell peppers and carrots for 3-5 minutes or until tender, then set aside.
  7. Combine Juicy Juice® 100% Juice, Tropical Flavor, remining salt, vinegar, onion powder, garlic powder, remaining corn starch, and red pepper flakes. Whisk until smooth.
  8. Bring juice mixture to a boil and then simmer for 3-5 mins or until thickened.
  9. Toss chicken and vegetables in glaze.
  10. Serve on top of rice with sliced orange for garnish.