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Orange Chicken

A quick and easy recipe for crispy orange chicken that delivers sweet and tangy flavors in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound chicken breast Cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup orange juice Fresh is preferred over bottled
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce Use gluten-free soy sauce for a gluten-free option
  • 2 tablespoons honey Can be replaced with maple syrup for a vegan option
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger Minced
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil For cooking
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • cooked rice For serving
  • chopped green onions For garnish
  • sesame seeds For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, whisk together the orange juice, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and ginger until well combined.
  2. Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
Cooking
  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5-7 minutes or until it is golden brown and cooked through.
  2. Pour the orange sauce over the chicken and let it simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  3. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with a few tablespoons of water until smooth, then add this to the pan. Stir constantly until the sauce thickens and is glossy, about another 2 minutes.
Serving
  1. Serve the orange chicken over warm cooked rice and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

Orange chicken can be served hot and garnished with additional green onions and sesame seeds. Pairs well with steamed broccoli or stir-fried greens. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for 3 months.