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orange chicken

A delicious homemade orange chicken made with tender chicken pieces coated in a flavorful orange sauce, quick and easy to prepare.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 0.5 cup cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 large oranges juiced
  • 0.33 cup soy sauce lite sodium
  • 0.25 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon green onions diced

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and toss with cornstarch until evenly coated. Set aside.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until golden and cooked through, about 8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add fresh orange juice, soy sauce, and honey. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
  4. Add cooked chicken back into the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat evenly and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through and sauce slightly thickened.
  5. Garnish with diced green onions and serve immediately.

Notes

For a crispy version, you can fry the chicken pieces until crispy before tossing in the sauce.