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Irresistible Crispy Chinese Orange Chicken Recipe You’ll Love

Effortlessly Irresistible Crispy Chinese Orange Chicken Recipe You'll Love

This Irresistible Crispy Chinese Orange Chicken Recipe is a delightful meal that balances sweet and tangy flavors, perfect for any night.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Can swap for tofu or shrimp
For the Marinade
  • 2 cloves Fresh Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Grated
  • 1/2 cup Orange Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Low sodium recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar Can use honey or agave syrup
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar Apple cider vinegar as substitute
For the Sauce and Coating
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch For thickening the sauce

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut boneless, skinless chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season them with salt and pepper.
  2. In a medium-sized bowl, combine soy sauce, orange juice, garlic, ginger, and brown sugar, stirring until well mixed.
  3. Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and let soak for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add oil, and cook the marinated chicken until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  5. Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry and stir into the leftover marinade in the skillet, cooking until thickened.
  6. Plate the crispy chicken over steamed rice or noodles and drizzle with the thickened orange sauce.

Notes

Optional: Add steamed broccoli or bell peppers for added nutrition and color.