Orange Chicken Recipe
This Orange Chicken Recipe is a delightful dish that beautifully balances sweetness and savoriness, making it ideal for any occasion—from busy weeknight dinners to special family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
- Green onions and sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch until coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry the chicken until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.
- In a bowl, whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and orange zest.
- Pour the sauce into the skillet and bring to a simmer.
- Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry; stir into the sauce until thickened.
- Add the chicken back to the skillet, tossing to coat evenly in the sauce.
- Serve garnished with green onions and sesame seeds over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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