Orange Chicken

[Kerful13]

I once tried this recipe on a famous fast food chain, and surprisingly I didn't know chicken and orange were a thing, so looked for a recipe, and viola! Here's a simple recipe for Orange Chicken that you can make at home:

Ingredients:​

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

For the Sauce:

• 3/4 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed is best)
• Zest of 1 orange
• 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or white vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water

Optional Garnish:

• Sliced green onions
• Sesame seeds

Instructions:​

1. Prepare the Chicken:
   • Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
   • Place the flour in a shallow bowl. Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour until evenly coated, shaking off any excess.
2. Cook the Chicken:
   • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat.
   • Add the coated chicken pieces to the skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
3. Make the Orange Sauce:
   • In a bowl, whisk together the orange juice, orange zest, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
   • In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry.
4. Combine and Simmer:
   • Reduce the heat to medium. Pour the orange sauce into the same skillet.
   • Add the cornstarch slurry to the sauce, stirring constantly until the sauce starts to thicken (about 2-3 minutes).
5. Finish Cooking:
   • Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the thickened sauce. Toss to coat the chicken pieces evenly with the sauce.
   • Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the chicken to absorb the flavors of the sauce.
6. Serve:
   • Remove from heat. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
   • Serve the orange chicken over steamed rice or noodles.

Enjoy!!!

 

[fluffyiyoyo]

OMG Orange Chicken This recipe looks way better than takeout and way healthier too. Gotta ditch the drive-thru and try making this at home next time .. Thanks for sharing!

 

[Peachy]

Hellooo!! Your orange chicken recipe seems super easy to follow! I bet it tastes even better than the fast-food version. Have you ever tried adding any extra veggies to it, like bell peppers or broccoli?

 

[lomiloml]

I once tried this recipe on a famous fast food chain, and surprisingly I didn't know chicken and orange were a thing, so looked for a recipe, and viola! Here's a simple recipe for Orange Chicken that you can make at home:
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Ingredients:​

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

For the Sauce:

• 3/4 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed is best)
• Zest of 1 orange
• 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or white vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water

Optional Garnish:

• Sliced green onions
• Sesame seeds

Instructions:​

1. Prepare the Chicken:
   • Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
   • Place the flour in a shallow bowl. Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour until evenly coated, shaking off any excess.
2. Cook the Chicken:
   • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat.
   • Add the coated chicken pieces to the skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
3. Make the Orange Sauce:
   • In a bowl, whisk together the orange juice, orange zest, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
   • In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry.
4. Combine and Simmer:
   • Reduce the heat to medium. Pour the orange sauce into the same skillet.
   • Add the cornstarch slurry to the sauce, stirring constantly until the sauce starts to thicken (about 2-3 minutes).
5. Finish Cooking:
   • Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the thickened sauce. Toss to coat the chicken pieces evenly with the sauce.
   • Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the chicken to absorb the flavors of the sauce.
6. Serve:
   • Remove from heat. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
   • Serve the orange chicken over steamed rice or noodles.

Enjoy!!!

This Orange Chicken recipe looks fantastic! The tangy and sweet combo sounds so mouthwatering. Can’t wait to try it out and see how it turns out! Thanks for sharing this delicious idea!

 

[Popsickle]

Orange Chicken sounds so tasty! Can't wait to make it!