Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Chinese Orange Chicken recipe, where juicy chicken meets a vibrant sweet and tangy orange sauce. With golden-brown pieces coated in a luscious glaze, this dish is perfect for family dinners or impressing guests. Easy to prepare and bursting with freshness, each bite promises a satisfying crunch and an explosion of citrus goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, ginger, garlic, half of the orange juice, and orange zest. Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix the remaining orange juice, brown sugar, cornstarch combined with chicken broth, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken in batches until golden brown (6-8 minutes).
- Pour in the sauce mixture and stir until it thickens (about 3 minutes).
- Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg