Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Irresistible Chinese Orange Chicken, a delightful dish that combines succulent chicken with a glossy sweet-and-sour orange sauce. This easy-to-make recipe transforms your kitchen into a fragrant haven, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. With crispy chicken coated in a tangy and citrus-infused glaze, it’s sure to impress your family and friends while evoking cherished memories of dining out.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch (for coating)
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and brown sugar. Add chicken pieces and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Coat marinated chicken in cornstarch for extra crispiness.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry chicken in batches until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- In another bowl, whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, and brown sugar; pour over cooked chicken.
- Simmer on medium-low until sauce thickens (about 5 minutes).
- Serve over steamed rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds or green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: - For extra crunchiness, double-bread the chicken pieces before frying. - Adjust sweetness by modifying the amount of brown sugar to suit your taste. - For a gluten-free option, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.