This recipe for homemade orange chicken is sure to be a hit. The tangy orange sauce is bursting with flavor, and it’s easy to make. The chicken comes out tender and juicy, which makes this dish even more delicious!
Preparation
- Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces, and then heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes; cook for 1 minute until fragrant (but not browned).
- Add chicken to pan; cook for 2 minutes on each side or until no longer pink inside
Ingredients
- Chicken breast
- Orange juice (you can use fresh, or the bottled kind will work too)
- Orange zest (just the rind)
- Cornstarch, salt and pepper to taste
Steps
- Put the chicken in a bowl, and add the cornstarch and orange juice. Mix well until all of the chicken is covered with sauce.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat until hot enough that bubbles form around a wooden spoon when dipped into it (about 350 degrees F).
- Add half of your coated chicken pieces and cook for 10 minutes until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, flipping halfway through cooking time if needed so both sides get browned equally well! Remove from pan onto paper towels to drain off excess oil, then repeat with remaining coated pieces–don’t overcrowd your pan or else they won’t get crispy enough!
Conclusion
The recipe is easy to make and delicious. The chicken is tender and flavorful, with a sweet and tangy sauce that sticks to each piece perfectly. Plus, it’s super quick!
This recipe is perfect for when you have company coming over or if you just want to make something different than the usual takeout fare. It will quickly become one of your favorites because it’s so easy and delicious!
This delicious homemade orange chicken recipe is sure to be a hit. This delicious homemade orange chicken recipe is sure to be a hit. It’s easy to make, it’s healthy and it tastes better than takeout. This recipe can be made ahead of time and frozen for later use–it will taste just as good when you reheat it.
