This orange chicken recipe is sticky, sweet and delicious. Plus it's easier to make than you think for a delicious Chinese takeout dinner at home.
Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Calories
445 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Combine water, rice vinegar, lemon juice, soy sauce, and orange juice for sauce into a saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in brown sugar, green onion, orange zest, ginger, garlic, and pepper flakes; bring to a boil. Remove from heat, and cool for 10 to 15 minutes.
Step 2
Place chicken in a resealable plastic bag. Pour in 1 cup cooled sauce. Seal the bag, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Reserve the remaining sauce.
Step 3
Mix flour, salt, and pepper in another resealable plastic bag.
Step 4
Remove chicken from the marinade and place into the bag of seasoned flour. Seal the bag and shake to coat.
Step 5
Pour reserved sauce into the skillet and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Step 6
Gather all ingredients.
Step 7
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken in the hot skillet until browned on both sides.
Step 8
Remove to a paper towel-lined plate and cover with aluminum foil. Wipe out the skillet.
Step 9
Mix together cornstarch and water until completely smooth. Stir into the boiling sauce.
Step 10
Reduce heat to medium-low, add the chicken, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, about 5 minutes.
Step 11
Serve over rice and enjoy!
Ingredients
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
2 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
