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Sweet & Tangy Orange Chicken

Sweet & Tangy Orange Chicken

Orange chicken: make this easy takeout-style recipe in under 35 minutes. Crispy chicken coated in a sweet and tangy homemade orange sauce. Perfect weeknight meal.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 550 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large orange (about 1 tsp zest and 1/2 cup juice)
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 ½ Tbsp brown sugar
  • ½ tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger (grated)
  • 1 garlic clove (minced)
  • ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • ½ tbsp corn starch
  • 4 chicken thighs (boneless, skinless, about 1.3 lbs)
  • 1 large egg

Instructions
 

  • Make the sauce: Zest the orange and squeeze to get 1/2 cup juice. Whisk together orange juice, zest, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and 1/2 Tbsp corn starch until fully dissolved.
  • Cut the chicken: Trim excess fat from chicken thighs and cut into 3/4-inch pieces.
  • Coat the chicken: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, 2 Tbsp corn starch, and a pinch of salt and pepper until smooth. Add chicken pieces and stir to coat completely.
  • Brown the chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with 2 Tbsp cooking oil. Add chicken in a single layer and cook until golden brown on the bottom, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Flip and cook: Flip the chicken pieces and cook for another 2-3 minutes until cooked through and golden brown.
  • Add sauce: Pour the prepared orange sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet. Stir continuously as the sauce simmers and thickens for about 1-2 minutes.
  • Serve: Remove from heat and serve immediately over steamed rice, garnished with extra orange zest or sesame seeds if desired.

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Notes

Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
Keyword orange chicken