Description
Experience the perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors with this Chinese Orange Chicken recipe. Coated in a luscious orange glaze, this dish is not only a treat for your taste buds but also a delight to the eyes. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions, it promises to bring family and friends together, creating memorable moments around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, minced
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, orange juice, ginger, and garlic. Marinate chicken in this mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- In another bowl, whisk together remaining marinade with brown sugar and cornstarch until smooth. Pour into the skillet with chicken.
- Stir until bubbly and thickened (3-5 minutes). Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions.
- Serve immediately with rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 284
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg