Hot Orange Chicken
This Hot Orange Chicken recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish perfect for a weeknight meal. Tender chicken pieces are coated in a sweet and tangy orange sauce, creating a flavorful and satisfying dinner.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken breasts Cut into 1-inch pieces
- 0.25 cup Cornstarch
- 0.25 cup Vegetable oil
- 1 cup Orange juice Freshly squeezed preferred
- 0.5 cup Soy sauce
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar Packed
- 0.06 cup Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Grated orange zest
- 1 teaspoon Garlic, minced
- 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes Adjust to taste
- 0.1 cup Green onions, chopped For garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, orange zest, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
- Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet and toss to coat in the orange sauce. Cook for another minute to heat through.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot over rice.
Notes
Serve with steamed rice and your favorite vegetables for a complete meal.