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Easy Orange Chicken

Crispy Chicken in a tangy Orange Sauce. Better than takeout and ready in less than 30 minutes!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Asian, chicken, Dinner, easy, orange chicken
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 450kcal
Author: Tara Noland

Ingredients

For the Chicken

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or tenderloins cut in cubes
  • 1/3 cup corn starch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil

For the Sauce

  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon to 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • green onions and sesame seeds for serving

Instructions

  • First, prepare the sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the orange juice, zest, soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, cornstarch, garlic, ginger, and red chili flakes. Set aside.
  • Prepare the chicken: In a small, shallow bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Dredge the cubed chicken pieces in the cornstarch mixture and coat each piece completely.
  • Preheat a large cast iron skillet or wok over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, add the vegetable oil and let rest for 30 seconds.
  • Add the dredged chicken pieces to the pan (depending on the size of your skillet, you may need to work in batches). Fry the chicken pieces, stirring them often, until all sides are crispy and golden (about 5 minutes).
  • Add the sauce to the skillet and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes or until the sauce is thick.
  • Serve over rice. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

See the post for additional tips and tricks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 1043mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g