Orange Chicken
A delicious orange chicken recipe that brings sweet, savory, and tangy flavors together with a crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- Green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Carefully add the chicken pieces and fry until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Mix together the orange juice, soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
- Pour the orange sauce over the fried chicken and simmer until thickened.
- Serve the orange chicken garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently in a pan on low heat. For longer storage, freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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