Description
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of homemade Orange Chicken, where tender, juicy chicken pieces are enveloped in a sweet and tangy orange sauce. This quick and easy dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, making it a crowd-pleaser that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 pieces), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
- 2. Sauté the Chicken: Cook chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- 3. Create the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, orange juice, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch until smooth.
- 4. Combine Everything: Pour the sauce over cooked chicken in the pan. Stir well and cook until the sauce thickens (3-5 minutes).
- 5. Serve It Up: Transfer to plates or serve straight from the pan. Drizzle leftover sauce on top.
- 6. Garnish (Optional): Top with sesame seeds or sliced green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg