Description
A delicious orange chicken recipe that combines crispy chicken with a sweet and tangy orange sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until golden brown.
- In a bowl, mix orange juice, soy sauce, sugar, ginger, and garlic.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken in the pan.
- In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch with water and add to the pan.
- Stir until the sauce thickens.
- Garnish with green onions.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
- Adjust sugar based on your taste preference.
- For extra crunch, coat the chicken in flour before frying.
- Substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: orange chicken recipe, chicken, orange sauce, Chinese cuisine