Description
Orange Chicken is a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors, featuring crispy chicken pieces coated in a tangy orange sauce. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, impressing family and friends with its vibrant flavors and stunning presentation. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles for a satisfying meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and pat dry with paper towels.
- Coat with Cornstarch: Toss chicken pieces in cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Make the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, orange juice, brown sugar, and rice vinegar until smooth.
- Combine: Pour sauce over fried chicken in the skillet and stir to coat well.
- Serve: Plate the orange chicken over steamed rice or noodles, drizzling any remaining sauce on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg