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Quick Orange Chicken

A quick and flavorful orange chicken recipe that's perfect for busy weeknights, combining crispy chicken with a sweet-and-sour orange sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 cup green onions sliced (for garnish)

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Whisk
  • Spatula or wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
  3. Dredge the chicken pieces in the mixture until fully coated.
  4. In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
  5. Add the coated chicken to the hot skillet in a single layer and cook for about 5-7 minutes, flipping until all sides are golden brown.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and grated ginger.
  7. Once the chicken is cooked, pour the sauce over it in the skillet, stir to coat, and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  8. Drizzle sesame oil over the chicken right before serving.
  9. Transfer the orange chicken to a serving platter and garnish with sliced green onions.

Notes

Adjust sweetness by altering the honey based on your taste preferences.