Homemade Orange Chicken: A Juicy Twist on Takeout Favorites
A delicious homemade version of the popular takeout dish, featuring crispy chicken tossed in a sweet and tangy orange sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and toss with cornstarch.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan and fry the chicken until golden brown.
- In a separate bowl, combine orange juice, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and cook until thickened.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, double fry the chicken.
- Adjust the sugar based on your sweetness preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Homemade Orange Chicken, Orange Chicken Recipe, Easy Chicken Recipes