Description
Orange chicken is a delightful blend of crispy chicken and a tangy, sweet orange sauce that will transport your taste buds straight to culinary bliss. This easy-to-follow recipe transforms simple ingredients into an unforgettable meal, perfect for family dinners or special occasions. With its vibrant colors and irresistible aroma, you’ll be reaching for seconds in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- Zest of 1 large orange
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and pat dry.
- Toss chicken in cornstarch until evenly coated.
- In a bowl, mix orange juice, zest, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry chicken in batches until golden brown (5-6 minutes).
- Combine cooked chicken with the sauce in the skillet; stir until well-coated and heated through (about 1 minute).
- Serve over rice or noodles with extra sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg