Description
Experience the magic of homemade Chinese orange chicken with this easy-to-follow recipe! Savor crispy chicken pieces coated in a sweet and tangy orange glaze that will transport your taste buds straight to your favorite takeout spot. Perfect for family dinners or impressing guests, this dish is sure to become a go-to favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix cornstarch with a splash of soy sauce until a paste forms.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry chicken in batches for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown; drain excess oil.
- In a separate bowl, combine orange juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger.
- Pour the sauce over the fried chicken and toss until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds alongside steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg