Description
Indulge in this mouthwatering orange chicken, where tender chicken pieces are enveloped in a glossy, sweet-and-sour orange sauce. This dish captures the vibrant flavors of fresh oranges and savory soy sauce, making it perfect for any occasion—from casual weeknight dinners to special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice (about 2 medium oranges)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp cooking oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce and minced garlic. Marinate the chicken in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- In another bowl, whisk together brown sugar, orange juice, rice vinegar, and sesame oil to create the sauce.
- Heat cooking oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and simmer for an additional 5 minutes until coated.
- Serve hot with steamed rice or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 6 oz (170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg