Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Asian cuisine with this easy-to-make Asian Orange Chicken. Crispy, golden chicken pieces are coated in a sweet and tangy orange sauce that tantalizes your taste buds. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this dish not only satisfies your cravings but also creates unforgettable memories around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp fresh ginger, minced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix flour with salt and pepper; coat each chicken piece evenly.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; fry chicken in batches until golden brown (5-7 minutes per side).
- Whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil in a separate bowl.
- Pour the sauce over cooked chicken in the skillet; stir to coat and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until thickened.
- Serve hot and garnish with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg