Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Chinese Orange Chicken, featuring crispy chicken pieces coated in a sweet and tangy orange sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this dish transforms any meal into a celebration. With vibrant colors and a mouthwatering aroma, it’s sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (preferably dark)
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, minced garlic, and cornstarch. Coat chicken pieces and let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Cook marinated chicken in batches until golden brown (about 5 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, combine orange juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and sesame oil; simmer until slightly thickened (about 3-4 minutes).
- Return crispy chicken to the skillet and toss with the sauce until fully coated. Heat through for another minute.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg