Orange Chicken
This delicious orange chicken is made with crispy chicken pieces coated in a tangy orange sauce.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
- Green onions - 2, sliced
- Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Orange zest - 1 tablespoon
- Honey - 2 tablespoons
- Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
- Orange juice - 1/2 cup
- Vegetable oil - 1/4 cup
- Cornstarch - 1/2 cup
- Chicken breast - 2 boneless, skinless breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Let's Get Started
- In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch until coated.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the coated chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until golden and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the orange juice, soy sauce, honey, orange zest, garlic, and ginger.
- Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet with the cooked chicken.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and coats the chicken.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 40g
- Protein: 25g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 15g