4.7 from 20 votes
Orange Chicken
This sweet & savory Orange Chicken recipe is quick, easy and on the table in less than 30 minutes! Perfect for a weeknight fakeaway (sorry, Panda Express), this version is better for you than the fast food version and uses real ingredients. The whole family will enjoy this copycat Chinese Orange Chicken recipe that is packed full of flavor!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
269 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 chicken breast cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 2 pounds, boneless skinless
- 2 egg whisked, large
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- cooking oil for frying
Sauce
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 Tablespoons rice vinegar or white vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
- orange optional - leaving it out tastes more like Panda Express, zest of 1
Garnish
- green onion chopped
- orange zest
- white rice for serving
Instructions
- Combine flour, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt in a shallow dish or pie plate. Beat the eggs in a separate shallow dish. Dip the chicken pieces in the egg wash, then the flour mixture. Shake off excess flour and transfer to a plate. Set aside.
- Whisk the orange juice, sugar, cornstarch, vinegar, soy sauce, ginger powder, garlic, sesame oil, and red chili flakes together in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- Heat 2-3 inches of oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or wok over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. Work in batches to cook the chicken, being careful not to crowd the pan which will cause the oil temperature to drop significantly. Cook for 2-3 minutes, turning frequently until brown and crispy on the outside and cooked through. Transfer to a wire cooling rack to drain and repeat with the remaining chicken.
- Drain most of the oil from the pan, leaving only about 1 tablespoon in the bottom. Add the garlic and saute for 30 seconds, then pour in the sauce mixture. Heat, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes until thickened. Remove from the heat and stir in the orange zest.
- Toss the cooked chicken pieces with the orange sauce. Sprinkle with chopped green onions and orange zest, then serve with rice or noodles.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
269kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
103mg
(34%)
Sodium
836mg
(35%)
Potassium
415mg
(9%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
20g
(40%)
Vitamin A
234IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
24mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 269
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 269kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 103mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 836mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 415mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 234IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.