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Easy Orange Chicken Dish

Quick and Easy Orange Chicken Recipe


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  • Author: Sophie
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4 people 1x

Description

Savor the vibrant flavors of this quick and easy orange chicken recipe—perfect for busy weeknights and guaranteed to delight your family at dinner!


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sauce by whisking together orange juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, minced garlic, ginger, and cornstarch in a bowl. Set aside.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces in batches and cook until golden brown (about 5–7 minutes).
  3. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and stir while simmering until thickened (around 3–5 minutes).
  4. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve over rice or noodles.

Notes

  •  For added crunch, consider incorporating bell peppers or snap peas.
  • Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of orange juice used.
  •  Freshly squeezed orange juice yields better flavor than bottled alternatives.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 44g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg