Easy Orange Chicken Recipe in 20 Minutes
Savor the flavors of this Easy Orange Chicken Recipe in just 20 minutes, a delightful homemade alternative to your favorite takeout. Bursting with a zesty, sweet orange sauce reminiscent of Panda Express, this dish is quick to prepare and perfect for any occasion. Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a special gathering, you can indulge without the guilt—no frying required! Enjoy a crispy texture and vibrant taste that’s healthier than traditional fried versions. Pair it with rice or noodles, and enhance your meal with fresh veggies for a complete dining experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs. boneless chicken thighs or chicken tenderloins
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp corn starch
- ¾ cup fresh orange juice
- 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 1½ tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tbsp grated ginger
- 2 cloves fresh garlic minced
- ½ tsp black pepper fresh ground
- 1 tsp orange zest
- Chili flakes optional to add heat
Instructions
- Cut chicken into small cubes and coat evenly with flour, corn starch, salt, black pepper, onion powder, paprika, and ginger powder.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat and fry chicken pieces until golden brown (about 2-3 minutes).
- In a bowl, mix sauce ingredients and pour into a hot nonstick skillet on low heat; simmer until thickened.
- Combine the fried chicken with the sauce in the skillet and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Serve over rice or noodles, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg