Description
Savor the vibrant flavors of this homemade Chinese Orange Chicken, featuring crispy chicken pieces glazed in a sweet and tangy orange sauce. This dish is quick to prepare and perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete meal that’s sure to impress family and friends. Get ready to elevate your dinner game with this crowd-pleasing favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)
- Sesame seeds and green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and orange zest.
- Toss the chicken pieces in cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken in batches until golden brown (5-7 minutes per batch).
- Remove excess oil from the pan and pour in the prepared sauce; simmer until thickened (3-5 minutes), stirring continuously.
- Serve the orange chicken over steamed rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg