Orange Chicken 🍊

Name: Orange Chicken
Total time: 38 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1.5 lb chicken breast; 1/4 cup cornstarch; Zest of 2 oranges; 1/2 cup orange juice; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp rice vinegar; 2 tbsp brown sugar; 3 cloves garlic; 1 tsp red pepper flakes; 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Crispy golden chicken tossed in a bright, citrusy glaze with just the right balance of sweet and tangy-an addictive weeknight favorite.

38 min · Comfortable · 450 cal · 30g protein · $3.10/serving · Chinese

Comfort Food

38minutes

4servings

450calories

30gprotein

$3.10per serving

Ingredients (serves 4)

1.5 lb chicken breast
1/4 cup cornstarch
Zest of 2 oranges
1/2 cup orange juice
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp brown sugar
3 cloves garlic
1 tsp red pepper flakes
2 tbsp vegetable oil

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Instructions

1
Cut chicken breast into bite-sized chunks and toss with cornstarch and salt.
2
Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. Working in batches, cook chicken until golden on all sides, about 8 minutes total. Remove and set aside.
3
In a small bowl, whisk together orange zest, orange juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes.
4
Return skillet to medium heat and pour in the sauce. Simmer for 2 minutes, stirring often.
5
Return chicken to the skillet and toss until fully coated, about 2-3 minutes.
6
Serve over steamed rice with sesame seeds.