5 from 3 votes
Orange Chicken
This homemade Orange Chicken recipe comes together quickly and easily without having to deep fry the chicken! Crispy, sticky, and flavourful, this Chinese orange chicken tastes just as delicious as your favourite take-out!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
467 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
For the Orange Sauce
- 1½ cup orange juice
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
For the Chicken
- 6-8 chicken thighs cut into 1 inch pieces, boneless, skinless
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ¼-⅓ cup vegetable oil or canola oil
Instructions
- Combine all of the sauce ingredients in a bowl or measuring cup and set aside.
- Add the cut pieces of chicken thighs to a bowl and toss with cornstarch until fully coated.
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add the cornstarch coated chicken to the skillet. Once golden, flip the chicken. It should take around 5 to 6 minutes per side.
- Depending on the size of your skillet, you may need to cook in two batches. Set aside the chicken once done.
- Wipe the skillet clean or use a new skillet and add the homemade orange chicken sauce to the skillet and bring it up to a simmer, stirring frequently.
- Once the chicken has almost thickened to your liking, add the crispy chicken to the sauce and toss to coat.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
467kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
9g
(53%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
161mg
(54%)
Sodium
566mg
(24%)
Potassium
650mg
(14%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
227IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
47mg
(52%)
Calcium
39mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 467
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 467kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 161mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 566mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 650mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 227IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 47mg | 52% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.