Description
Chinese Orange Chicken is a tantalizing dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Chinese cuisine right to your home. Featuring crispy chicken pieces enveloped in a sweet and tangy orange sauce, this easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. In just a few simple steps, you can create a restaurant-quality meal that will delight your family and impress your guests. Serve it alongside steamed rice or sautéed vegetables for a complete culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 pieces)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and pat dry with paper towels; season lightly with salt and pepper.
- In one bowl, whisk eggs until frothy; in another bowl, mix flour with a pinch of salt.
- Coat each chicken piece in the egg mixture, then dredge in flour.
- Heat oil in a deep pan to about 350°F (175°C). Fry coated chicken until golden brown (4-5 minutes per side); drain on paper towels.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine soy sauce, orange juice, brown sugar, garlic, and sesame oil; stir until well blended.
- Toss fried chicken in the sauce until evenly coated; serve hot with garnish options like sesame seeds or green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: For added crunch, consider adding bell peppers or snap peas to the dish. Customize the protein by swapping chicken for shrimp or tofu if desired. Allowing the chicken to marinate enhances flavor; don’t skip this step if time permits.