Description
Irresistible Chinese Orange Chicken is a flavor-packed dish that combines crispy, tender chicken with a vibrant orange glaze. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, this easy recipe brings the taste of takeout straight to your kitchen. The sweet and tangy sauce, infused with fresh ginger and garlic, ensures every bite is a delightful experience. Serve it over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, orange juice, ginger, garlic, and brown sugar. Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes.
- Drain excess marinade and coat chicken in cornstarch evenly.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Fry chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through (about 4-5 minutes per batch). Drain on paper towels.
- In another pan, combine orange juice, zest, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Simmer until slightly thickened (3-5 minutes).
- Toss fried chicken in the sauce until well-coated. Serve hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg