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A serving of savory orange chicken, glistening with sauce and garnished with green onions.

Quick way to grow your Orange Chicken

This recipe provides a quick and easy way to prepare delicious orange chicken, perfect for a weeknight meal or a casual gathering. The chicken is crispy and coated in a tangy, sweet orange sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 0.25 cup cornstarch
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Orange Sauce
  • 0.75 cup orange juice
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ginger, grated
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp orange zest
Garnish (Optional)
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • 2 tbsp green onions, sliced

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Large skillet
  • Medium bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Toss the chicken with cornstarch until evenly coated.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add chicken and cook in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per batch. Set aside.
Make the Orange Sauce
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and orange zest.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch with water to create a slurry.
  3. Pour the sauce mixture into the same skillet and bring to a simmer. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens.
Combine and Serve
  1. Add the cooked chicken to the skillet with the sauce, tossing to coat.
  2. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions, if desired, and serve immediately with rice or noodles.

Notes

For extra crispiness, you can double-fry the chicken. Serve with steamed white rice or noodles and a side of stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.