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Easy Orange Chicken Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
A quick and flavorful orange chicken dish perfect for weeknights. Crispy chicken coated in a tangy orange sauce, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 green onions sliced (for garnish)
  • sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions 

  • Mix flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
  • Dredge chicken in mixture.
  • Heat oil and cook chicken until golden, 5-7 mins. Remove and set aside.
  • Sauté garlic and ginger 1 min.
  • Pour in orange juice, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar; simmer.
  • Return chicken, cook 2-3 mins until sauce thickens. Serve garnished.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a splash of orange zest.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Orange Chicken