Orange Chicken
Savor the scrumptious flavors of homemade orange chicken, a dish that beautifully balances sweet and tangy notes. Crispy chicken pieces are enveloped in a vibrant orange sauce, making each bite a burst of flavor. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, this easy recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete meal that brings smiles to the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger powder
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and ginger powder. Marinade chicken for at least 15 minutes.
- Coat marinated chicken with cornstarch evenly.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; fry chicken pieces until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes per side).
- In a separate pan, boil orange juice and remaining marinade to thicken; pour over fried chicken and mix well.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of orange chicken (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 70mg