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A vibrant plate of orange chicken featuring crispy golden-brown chicken pieces glazed with a glossy orange sauce, garnished with sliced green scallions and orange zest. The dish is styled on a white ceramic plate with a lemon yellow backdrop, capturing the textures of the tender meat and smooth sauce, with a sprinkle of sesame seeds adding detail.

Sweet and Tangy Orange Chicken Delight

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A quick and tasty orange chicken recipe featuring crispy chicken tossed in a zesty orange sauce, garnished with sesame seeds and scallions.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • Sesame seeds and sliced scallions for garnish

Instructions

  1. Coat chicken pieces evenly in cornstarch.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry chicken until crispy and golden. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, combine orange juice, soy sauce, honey, orange zest, garlic, and ginger. Simmer until slightly thickened.
  4. Add the crispy chicken to the sauce, stirring to coat well.
  5. Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions before serving.

Notes

  • Optional: add chili flakes for a spicy kick.
  • Serve over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: easy, quick

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 320 Kcal
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg