Description
This easy orange chicken recipe features tender chicken coated in a sweet and tangy orange sauce, perfect for quick weeknight dinners and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup fresh orange juice (about 3–4 oranges)
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, cornstarch, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and sauté for about 5–7 minutes until golden brown.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken and stir well to coat. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
- Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
- For added nutrition, consider incorporating vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli.
- You can substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp for a different twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg