Description
Experience the bliss of homemade orange chicken sauce, a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors that brings warmth to any meal. This dish features tender chicken coated in a glossy, vibrant sauce, making it an irresistible choice for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, you’ll create a culinary masterpiece that will delight your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons sugar (preferably brown sugar)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and pat dry.
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce and cornstarch; add chicken and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add marinated chicken and cook until golden brown.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together orange juice, sugar, sesame oil, and remaining cornstarch. Pour this mixture over the cooked chicken while stirring continuously.
- Simmer for about five minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken evenly.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot over rice or steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg