Easy Orange Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups water
• 0.33 cup rice vinegar
• 0.25 cup lemon juice
• 2.5 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons chopped green onion
• 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
• 0.5 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
• 0.5 teaspoon minced garlic
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon pepper
• 3 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

1. Gather all of your ingredients to get started.
2. In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine water, rice vinegar, lemon juice, soy sauce, and orange juice for the sauce. Add brown sugar, green onion, orange zest, ginger, garlic, and pepper flakes; bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 to 15 minutes.
3. Put the chicken pieces into a resealable plastic bag. Pour 1 cup of the cooled sauce over the chicken. Seal the bag and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours, allowing the chicken to marinate. Reserve the remaining sauce for later.
4. In another resealable plastic bag, mix together the flour, salt, and pepper.
5. Take the chicken out of the marinade and put it into the bag of seasoned flour. Seal the bag tightly and shake well to coat each piece evenly.
6. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Place the chicken in the hot skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides, ensuring even cooking.
7. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Cover with aluminum foil to keep warm. Wipe out the skillet to prepare for the sauce.
8. Pour the reserved sauce into the skillet and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. In a separate small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water until smooth. Slowly stir the cornstarch mixture into the boiling sauce, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
9. Reduce heat to medium-low, add the cooked chicken back into the skillet with the sauce, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes.
10. Serve your delicious orange chicken over rice for a complete meal and enjoy!

Nutrition

• Calories: 445 kcal
• Fat Content: 11 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 37 g
• Sodium Content: 763 mg
• Protein Content: 18 g
• Cholesterol Content: 34 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 69 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g