Orange Chicken
A comforting and delicious Orange Chicken recipe with a crunchy exterior and sticky, flavorful glaze, perfect for family gatherings and cozy dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Mix together the orange juice, soy sauce, cornstarch, minced garlic, minced ginger, sugar, and rice vinegar.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken pieces to the pan and cook until they are browned and cooked through.
- Pour the orange sauce mixture over the chicken and stir until the sauce thickens.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, gently warm the chicken in a pan over low heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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