Description
A quick and delicious orange chicken recipe with a bold sauce that’s perfect over rice or noodles.
Ingredients
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp cooking oil (for sautéing)
Instructions
- Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- Marinate the chicken in a bowl with soy sauce and minced garlic for at least 30 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together orange juice, brown sugar, grated ginger, and a splash of soy sauce to create the sauce.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add marinated chicken and cook until golden brown (about 5–7 minutes).
- Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and simmer until it thickens slightly.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds or green onions if desired.
Notes
Cut the chicken into even pieces for uniform cooking. Don’t skip the marination step for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian