Description
Chinese Orange Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that combines crispy fried chicken with a sweet and tangy orange sauce, making it a crowd-pleaser for any occasion. This easy-to-follow recipe guarantees juicy, flavorful chicken coated in a glossy glaze, perfect for serving over rice or noodles. Whether it’s a cozy weeknight dinner or an impressive gathering with friends, this dish will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Cornstarch (for coating)
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, minced garlic, and orange juice. Marinate chicken in this mixture for 30 minutes.
- Dredge marinated chicken in cornstarch until lightly coated.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry chicken pieces until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- In another pan, combine reserved marinade with brown sugar and rice vinegar over medium heat until it thickens slightly (about 5 minutes).
- Toss crispy chicken in the sauce and serve warm over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg