Description
Spicy Orange Chicken is a vibrant dish that combines succulent chicken pieces with a zesty orange sauce and a hint of heat. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at gatherings. With its appealing colors and bold flavors, it promises to be a family favorite. Serve it over steamed rice or alongside fresh vegetables for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix orange juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic, cayenne pepper, and red pepper flakes. Add the chicken to the marinade for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Make the sauce: Pour the leftover marinade into the skillet and simmer for about 5 minutes until it thickens.
- Serve: Transfer to plates or serve family-style from the skillet. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg