Easy Orange Chicken Recipe
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of this easy orange chicken recipe, featuring tender chicken pieces enveloped in a sweet and tangy orange sauce. This dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, guaranteed to leave your guests craving more with each delicious bite. Serve it over fluffy rice or alongside vibrant vegetables for a complete meal that brightens up any table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 pieces)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey (preferably raw)
- 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for sautéing)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized cubes and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, orange juice, honey, garlic, and ginger. Marinate chicken in this mixture for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and sauté until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour remaining marinade into the pan and bring to a simmer.
- Stir the cornstarch slurry into the sauce until thickened, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Toss in chopped green onions before serving over rice or vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg