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?