Description
A quick and flavorful orange chicken recipe ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Cooked rice, for serving
- Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
- Green onions, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, toss chicken pieces with soy sauce and cornstarch until coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, combine orange juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3-5 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce.
- Serve immediately over cooked rice, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add more red pepper flakes.
- You can substitute chicken breast for thighs, but adjust cooking time as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: orange chicken, easy recipe, 30 minute meal, chicken stir fry, quick dinner, asian chicken