Description
Irresistible Chinese Orange Chicken is a vibrant dish that brings the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors to your table. This recipe features tender, crispy chicken coated in a luscious orange sauce, creating a delightful harmony of taste and color. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this dish will impress your family and friends while filling your kitchen with an enchanting aroma. Get ready to savor every bite of this culinary masterpiece!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, minced
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- optional: green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients to streamline cooking.
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces; season with salt and pepper, then coat with cornstarch.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Fry chicken in batches until golden brown (5-7 minutes per batch). Drain on paper towels.
- Whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger in a bowl; pour into the same pan and simmer until thickened (3-4 minutes).
- Add fried chicken to the sauce and toss until well-coated.
- Serve over rice or noodles; garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg