Description
A quick and comforting orange chicken recipe with tender chicken bites coated in a sweet and tangy glaze, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- Oil for frying
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
- Green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the orange juice, soy sauce, lemon juice, ginger, salt, and pepper. Marinate the chicken pieces for at least 30 minutes.
- Dredge the marinated chicken in cornstarch, shaking off the excess.
- In a pan, heat oil over medium-high heat and fry the chicken pieces until golden and crispy.
- In a separate saucepan, combine the marinade and bring to a simmer until thickened.
- Toss the fried chicken in the sticky glaze until evenly coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat in the oven or a hot skillet to restore crispness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg