Orange Chicken
Orange Chicken is the ultimate comfort food, combining crispy chicken with a vibrant sweet-tangy orange sauce that’s sure to delight your taste buds. This easy-to-make recipe transforms your kitchen into a culinary haven, perfect for cozy nights or impressing guests. With its irresistible aroma and eye-catching colors, this dish will become a family favorite in no time!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 medium Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Pepper
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 2 Eggs
- ½ cup Fresh Orange Juice (about 2 oranges)
- Zest of 1 Orange
- ¼ cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
- ¼ cup Brown Sugar
- 3 Garlic Cloves, minced
Instructions
- 1. Prep Your Ingredients: Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- 2. Dredge the Chicken: Dip chicken pieces in beaten eggs, then coat thoroughly in seasoned flour.
- 3. Fry the Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken in batches until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Drain on paper towels.
- 4. Make the Sauce: In a saucepan, combine orange juice, zest, soy sauce, brown sugar, and garlic. Stir until slightly thickened (about 5 minutes).
- 5. Combine: Pour the sauce over fried chicken and toss gently to coat.
- 6. Serve: Transfer to plates and drizzle with remaining sauce. Pair with steamed rice or sautéed vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
Keywords: - For extra crispiness, marinate chicken in cornstarch before frying. - Try substituting shrimp or tofu for a different protein option. - Add veggies like bell peppers or snap peas for added nutrition.