Description
Irresistible Chinese Orange Chicken is a delightful fusion of sweet and tangy flavors that will transform your dinner table into a culinary paradise. Picture tender chicken coated in a glossy orange sauce, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, ensuring an explosion of flavor that everyone will love. Get ready to savor the vibrant aroma as it transports you back to cherished kitchen memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, minced
- Zest of 1 large orange
- ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup dark brown sugar
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, garlic, ginger, orange zest, and orange juice. Marinate chicken in this mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through (6-8 minutes).
- Remove chicken from skillet; stir in brown sugar with remaining marinade. Simmer until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Return chicken to the skillet and toss to coat. Simmer for an additional minute.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds; serve over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg