
Orange Chicken
This delicious orange chicken is made with crispy chicken pieces coated in a tangy orange sauce.
Ingredients
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Sesame seeds (1 tablespoon)
- Green onions (2, sliced)
- Ginger (1 teaspoon, grated)
- Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
- Orange zest (1 tablespoon)
- Honey (2 tablespoons)
- Soy sauce (2 tablespoons)
- Orange juice (1/2 cup)
- Vegetable oil (1/4 cup)
- Cornstarch (1/2 cup)
- Chicken breast (2 boneless, skinless breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces)
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch until coated.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the coated chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until golden and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the orange juice, soy sauce, honey, orange zest, garlic, and ginger.
- Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet with the cooked chicken.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and coats the chicken.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.
Dietary Information
Dish Type: Main Course • Prep Time: 20 minutes • Cook Time: 25 minutes • Calories: 400 • Fat: 15g • Carbs: 40g • Protein: 25g • Sodium: 800mg • Sugar: 15g