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Orange Chicken

Orange Chicken

This Orange Chicken recipe is an uplifting and flavorful dish that rivals takeout, featuring a delightful citrus sauce.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: DINNER RECIPES
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cloves Fresh garlic minced
For the Marinade
  • ¼ cup Low-sodium soy sauce
For the Orange Sauce
  • 2 medium Oranges zest and juice
  • ¼ cup Brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

How to Make Orange Chicken
  1. In a bowl, combine the low-sodium soy sauce and minced garlic. Add your bite-sized chicken pieces, giving them a good toss to ensure everything is well-coated. Let them soak up the flavors for 15-30 minutes.
  2. In another bowl, mix the fresh orange juice and zest, brown sugar, and cornstarch. Stir until smooth and well-combined.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated chicken and let it sizzle until beautifully golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Pour the orange sauce over the cooked chicken and gently simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Garnish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds or fresh green onions, and serve alongside steamed rice or veggies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to add a splash of sriracha for heat or toss in colorful veggies.

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