Orange Chicken
This quick and easy Orange Chicken recipe is a healthier version you can make at home in just minutes. Slightly sweet, tangy, with a hint of spice. It will quickly become a family favorite!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast cut into 1-inch bite size pieces
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup orange juice freshly squeezed (about 2 oranges)
- Zest from 1 orange
- 1 tablespoons ginger minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic chili sauce
Slurry
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup cold water
- Green onions optional garnish
- Sesame seeds optional garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, over medium high heat, add oil and swirl to coat the pan. Add the chicken pieces, and cook for 4-5 minutes, until they are browned and mostly cooked through.2 Tablespoons olive oil, 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast
- Add the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, until you can start to smell it.3 cloves garlic
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl whisk together orange juice, orange zest, ginger, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar and chili garlic sauce.1/2 cup orange juice, Zest from 1 orange, 1 tablespoons ginger, 1/4 cup honey, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon garlic chili sauce
- Reduce the heat to medium low, pour in the sauce, sitting to evenly coat the chicken
- In a small bowl whisk together the water and cornstarch for the slurry. Pour into the skillet and bring to a simmer. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until it starts to thicken.1 Tablespoon cornstarch, 1/4 cup cold water
- Remove from heat and top with green onions and sesame seeds of desired. Serve immediately.Green onions, Sesame seeds
Notes
Add more chili garlic sauce if you want it spicy.
Nutrition
Calories: 499kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 56g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 1029mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 23g
