Description
Orange chicken is a delightful fusion of sweet and tangy flavors that will elevate your weeknight dinners. Crispy chicken pieces are enveloped in a luscious orange glaze, creating a dish that’s guaranteed to please the entire family. Easy to prepare yet impressive enough for guests, this recipe is perfect served over fluffy rice or alongside colorful stir-fried vegetables. Get ready for a flavor explosion that will leave you wanting more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 1 lb)
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, orange juice, garlic, ginger, and brown sugar to create the marinade.
- Dredge each piece of chicken in cornstarch until lightly coated.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry chicken pieces until golden brown (about 4-5 minutes per batch).
- Pour marinade into the skillet with cooked chicken; simmer until sauce thickens.
- Stir in green onions and serve hot over rice or with stir-fried vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg