Description
Discover the joy of homemade dining with this Easy Orange Chicken Recipe, ready in just 30 minutes! This dish features crispy chicken coated in a vibrant, sweet and tangy orange sauce that rivals your favorite takeout. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, it allows you to enjoy a healthier version of a classic favorite while controlling the ingredients. Customize the spice levels to suit your taste and elevate your meal with delightful pairings like homemade Lo Mein or steamed rice. Impress your loved ones with this quick and flavorful Asian-inspired dish that’s not only delicious but also simple enough for beginner cooks!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 boneless chicken thighs (or 2 lbs. chicken tenderloins)
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp corn starch
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp ginger powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- ¾ cup fresh orange juice
- 1½ tbsp corn starch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 1½ tbsp rice vinegar (or white vinegar)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tbsp grated ginger
- 2 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp orange zest
- Chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Dice chicken into ½ inch cubes and place in a mixing bowl.
- Combine flour, corn starch, salt, black pepper, onion powder, paprika, and ginger powder; coat chicken pieces well.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat; fry chicken until golden brown (about 2–3 minutes per side).
- In a separate bowl, whisk together sauce ingredients: orange juice, corn starch, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and seasonings. Simmer in a non-stick skillet until thickened.
- Add fried chicken to the sauce; mix to coat evenly and let simmer for another 1–2 minutes.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg