Description
Transport your taste buds to a bustling night market with this Irresistible Chinese Orange Chicken. This quick and flavorful dish combines tender chicken coated in a crispy crust, paired with a vibrant orange sauce that balances sweet and savory notes. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, this recipe is sure to impress and leave everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 pieces)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized cubes and pat dry.
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and cornstarch; add chicken and marinate for 20 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry marinated chicken in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove excess oil.
- In another bowl, mix orange juice, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, and sesame seeds; set aside.
- Return chicken to the skillet, pour in the sauce, and stir until well-coated for about 3-4 minutes.
- Serve over steamed rice or with sautéed vegetables and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 210g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 80mg