Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Irresistible Chinese Orange Chicken, a dish that brings the essence of Asian street food to your kitchen. This quick and easy recipe features tender chicken enveloped in a tangy orange sauce, complemented by hints of garlic and ginger. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, each bite bursts with citrusy goodness, making it a crowd favorite. Serve it over rice or noodles for a delicious meal that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs), chopped
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger root, minced
- 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- Green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken: Combine chopped chicken with soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and half of the orange juice in a bowl. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare sauce: Whisk together remaining orange juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and cornstarch in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Cook chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken pieces until golden brown and cooked through (about 6-8 minutes).
- Add sauce: Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and stir until thickened (about 3-5 minutes).
- Serve hot over rice or noodles and garnish with sliced green onions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg