Description
Experience the delightful flavors of takeout at home with this Easy Orange Chicken Recipe in 20 Minutes. This quick dish features tender chicken pieces coated in a sweet and tangy orange sauce, reminiscent of your favorite Panda Express meal, but healthier! Not only is it a breeze to prepare, but the absence of frying makes it lighter without sacrificing taste. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe promises to please both kids and adults alike. Pair it with rice or noodles for a satisfying meal that’s ready in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless chicken thighs or tenderloins
- ¾ cup fresh orange juice
- 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1½ tbsp corn starch
- 1 tsp black pepper or less to taste fresh ground
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp ginger powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp paprika to add color to the chicken
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1½ tbsp rice vinegar or white vinegar
- 2 tbsps brown sugar
- ½ tbsp grated ginger
- 2 cloves fresh garlic minced
- ½ tsp black pepper fresh ground
- 1 tsp orange zest
- Chili flakes optional to add heat
Instructions
- Cut chicken into ½ inch cubes and coat with flour, corn starch, and seasonings.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat and fry chicken until golden brown (about 3 minutes).
- In a bowl, mix sauce ingredients: orange juice, corn starch, soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and black pepper. Pour into a hot nonstick skillet and simmer until thickened.
- Add fried chicken to the sauce and stir to coat well for another minute.
- Serve over rice or noodles and garnish with sesame seeds or green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg