Description
Indulge in a delightful homemade orange chicken that bursts with vibrant flavors. This easy-to-follow recipe features tender, crispy chicken pieces coated in a sweet and tangy orange sauce, making it a perfect dish for impressing family and friends at any gathering. Serve it over rice or alongside fresh vegetables for a complete meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Sesame seeds (optional) for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Prep the Chicken: Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and pat dry with paper towels.
- 2. Make the Marinade: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and cornstarch; add chicken pieces and let marinate for 15 minutes.
- 3. Fry the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 5 minutes per batch. Remove and set aside.
- 4. Prepare the Sauce: In another bowl, whisk together orange juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and remaining soy sauce.
- 5. Combine: Pour the sauce into the skillet; bring to a simmer then return fried chicken to coat evenly.
- 6. Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds if desired and serve hot over rice or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (227g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg