Description
Irresistible Chinese Orange Chicken is a delightful fusion of tender chicken pieces enveloped in a vibrant, sweet and tangy orange sauce. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, delivering a burst of flavor that will tantalize your taste buds. Pair it with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal that brings joy to the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish)
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- In a bowl, whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil until smooth.
- Coat chicken pieces in cornstarch completely.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat and fry chicken until golden brown (about 4-5 minutes per side).
- Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and simmer gently until thickened (2-3 minutes).
- Garnish with green onions before serving. Enjoy with steamed rice or noodles!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 234g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg