Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this Chinese Orange Chicken recipe, where crispy chicken meets a sweet and tangy orange sauce. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this dish is a delightful blend of citrus and spice that’s sure to impress your guests and tantalize your taste buds. Get ready for a culinary adventure that transforms any meal into a celebration!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 3 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 2 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- Toss chicken in cornstarch until coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Fry chicken pieces in batches for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, orange juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and chili flakes.
- Pour the sauce over the fried chicken in the same pan and stir for about 3-5 minutes until thickened.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving hot over steamed rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (200g)
- Calories: 376
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 615mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg