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A serving of savory orange chicken, glistening with sauce and garnished with green onions.

Quick way to grow your Orange Chicken

This recipe provides a quick and efficient way to prepare delicious orange chicken, perfect for a weeknight meal. It focuses on maximizing flavor with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch pieces
Orange Sauce
  • 0.5 cup orange juice
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ginger grated
  • 1 tsp garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water
For Frying
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 0.25 cup cornstarch
Garnish
  • sesame seeds optional
  • green onions sliced, optional

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • small bowl
  • whisk
  • large skillet or wok

Method
 

Prepare Chicken
  1. Toss chicken pieces with 1/4 cup cornstarch until fully coated. This creates a crispy exterior when fried.
Make Orange Sauce
  1. Whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, grated ginger, and minced garlic in a bowl. In a separate small bowl, combine cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
Cook Chicken
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the orange sauce into the skillet with the cooked chicken and bring to a simmer. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired, and serve immediately with rice.

Notes

For extra crispiness, consider double-frying the chicken. You can also adjust the sweetness and spiciness of the sauce to your preference by adding more brown sugar or a pinch of red pepper flakes.