Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of this delightful orange chicken recipe, where tender chicken pieces are enveloped in a sweet and tangy orange sauce. This dish promises to elevate your dinner table, making it perfect for both casual weeknights and festive gatherings. With its aromatic appeal and simple preparation, orange chicken is sure to become a family favorite that brings smiles and laughter to every meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust for heat)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and pat them dry.
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, cornstarch, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Add the chicken and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Whisk together orange juice and brown sugar in a separate bowl to create the sauce.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the marinated chicken pieces in batches for 5–7 minutes until golden brown.
- Pour the orange sauce over the cooked chicken and stir gently until evenly coated; cook for an additional 3–4 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions over rice or steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg