Description
A quick and easy orange chicken recipe that is crispy, tangy, and ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Coat chicken pieces in cornstarch, then dip in beaten eggs.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Fry chicken until golden and crispy, about 4-5 minutes per side. Set aside.
- In the same pan, add orange juice, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Return chicken to the pan and toss to coat in the sauce. Cook for 1-2 more minutes.
- Garnish with green onions and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, fry the chicken in small batches.
- Adjust red pepper flakes for desired spice level.
- Serve with steamed rice or veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: orange chicken, crispy chicken, 30-minute meal, easy dinner, Asian recipe