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Orange Chicken

Orange Chicken: 5 Reasons You’ll Love This Comforting Dish

A popular dish featuring tender chicken pieces coated in a sweet and tangy orange sauce.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb chicken fillet, cubed
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup green onions, chopped

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix orange juice, soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch, ginger, and garlic.
  2. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
  3. Add chicken and cook until browned.
  4. Pour sauce over cooked chicken.
  5. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until sauce thickens.
  6. Garnish with green onions before serving.

Notes

  • Serve with rice or noodles.
  • Adjust sweetness by adding more or less sugar.
  • Can use chicken thighs for more flavor.
  • Author: Evelyn E. Stotts
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Chinese
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: Orange Chicken, Chinese Food, Chicken Recipes