Description

Experience the vibrant flavors of homemade orange chicken with this easy and delicious recipe. Tender pieces of chicken are coated in a crispy crust and tossed in a sweet and tangy orange sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this dish will have everyone asking for seconds. Serve it over fluffy rice or alongside fresh vegetables for a complete meal that feels like takeout—but better!

Ingredients

Scale

3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
1 tsp sesame oil
Optional: 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Green onions, for garnish

Instructions

Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and pat dry.
In a bowl, mix cornstarch with salt and pepper; dredge each chicken piece until fully coated.
Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat; fry chicken until golden brown and crispy.
In another bowl, whisk together soy sauce, orange juice, ginger, garlic, brown sugar, and sesame oil.
Remove fried chicken from the pan; add the sauce mixture to the pan and stir until combined.
If desired, add red pepper flakes for extra heat. Return the chicken to the pan and toss until coated; let simmer for 5 minutes.
Serve hot with rice or vegetables.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Frying
Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

Serving Size: Approximately 200g
Calories: 360
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 44g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: For a citrus twist, substitute orange juice with lemon or lime juice. To make it gluten-free, swap soy sauce with tamari. Store leftovers in an airtight container; reheat in a skillet to maintain crispiness.