At-Home Orange Chicken Recipe
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Servings:
6 Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 cup fresh-squeezed orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper, divided
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 scallions, diced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Directions
  1. Add the orange juice, orange zest, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, cornstarch, garlic, and ginger in a medium saucepan.
  2. Whisk the ingredients together and place the saucepan over medium heat. Bring the sauce to a boil, then simmer for 2 minutes until thickened. Keep warm.
  3. Place the chicken in a large bowl and add the flour and remaining salt and pepper.
  4. Use tongs to mix and coat the chicken evenly.
  5. Add the oil to a wok over high heat.
  6. When the wok is very hot, add the chicken.
  7. Stir and cook until chicken is browned on all sides, approximately 8 minutes.
  8. Turn the heat down to low, add the orange sauce to the wok and simmer for 2 – 3 minutes.
  9. Garnish the chicken with scallions and sesame seeds and serve.