Description
Craving a delicious, restaurant-style dinner that fits into your busy weeknight schedule? This easy orange chicken recipe is the ultimate solution for those who want bold, zesty, and sweet flavors without the hours of prep. Featuring tender, golden-fried chicken bites tossed in a sticky, citrus-infused glaze, this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Say goodbye to expensive takeout and hello to a homemade meal that is faster and healthier. Perfect for a quick family dinner, this recipe is your new go-to for Chinese-inspired comfort food.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup cornstarch
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
Coat the chicken in cornstarch in a bowl, shaking off excess.
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken for 5–7 minutes until crispy and golden; set aside.
Whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet and simmer for 3–4 minutes until thick and glossy.
Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet and toss to coat thoroughly.
Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds and serve warm.
Notes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a pan over medium heat to maintain crispiness. Use coconut aminos as a gluten-free substitute for soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg