Description
Chinese Orange Chicken is a tantalizing dish that combines crispy chicken pieces with a luscious sweet and tangy orange sauce. Bursting with vibrant flavors, this recipe is perfect for family gatherings or a cozy dinner at home. Easy to prepare and highly customizable, it guarantees a stunning presentation that will impress your guests while delivering comfort food at its best.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 1 lb)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- Cooking oil for frying
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine chicken with soy sauce and cornstarch; marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- In another bowl, whisk together orange juice, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and additional soy sauce.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook marinated chicken until golden brown (about 5 minutes per side).
- Remove chicken from skillet; drain excess oil if necessary. Pour in the prepared sauce and simmer until thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet and coat well in the sauce. Serve hot over rice or with steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg