Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of homemade orange chicken, where crispy chicken pieces are perfectly glazed in a sweet and tangy sauce. This quick and easy recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or impressing guests at your next gathering. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete, satisfying meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated)
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by gathering everything you need for a smooth cooking process.
- Season the chicken pieces lightly with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and stir well to coat. Let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes until thickened.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg