Zesty Chinese Orange Chicken
A flavorful and tangy orange chicken dish with crispy coating and a zesty sauce, perfect for a quick dinner.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp ginger powder
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 2 green onions sliced green onions
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Mix flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and ginger powder.
- Coat chicken in the mixture and cook in hot oil until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and orange zest to make the sauce.
- Simmer the sauce until slightly thickened, then add the chicken and toss to coat.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot over rice.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a splash of orange juice to the sauce while simmering.