One Pan Chinese Orange Chicken

Name: One Pan Chinese Orange Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup orange juice (plus 1 teaspoon orange zest (about 2 oranges)); 6 tbsp chicken broth; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 3 tbsp honey; 2 tsp lemon juice; 1/8 tsp red chili flakes ((add more if you like it spicy)); 2 tsp cornstarch; 450 g boneless chicken breast (cut into 1 inch cubes); 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper (freshly ground); 1/2 tsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp olive oil; 4 garlic cloves (minced); 2 tsp ginger (minced); 1/4 cup green onions (sliced); 1/2 tsp sesame seeds

Maya Clipps

5 years ago

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Skip the takeout and make this easy one-pan Chinese orange chicken recipe at home.

Ready in 20 minutes this fast and healthier recipe will be a go-to dinner solution.

One Pan Chinese Orange Chicken

Skip the takeout and make this easy one-pan Chinese orange chicken recipe at home. Ready in 20 minutes this fast and healthier recipe will be a go-to dinner solution.

Course Dinner

Cuisine Worldwide

Keyword Chicken

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings serves

Calories 420kcal

Ingredients

Orange Sauce

1/2 cup orange juice plus 1 teaspoon orange zest (about 2 oranges)
6 tbsp chicken broth
2 tbsp soy sauce
3 tbsp honey
2 tsp lemon juice
1/8 tsp red chili flakes (add more if you like it spicy)
2 tsp cornstarch

Chicken

450 g boneless chicken breast cut into 1 inch cubes
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground
1/2 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp olive oil
4 garlic cloves minced
2 tsp ginger minced
1/4 cup green onions sliced
1/2 tsp sesame seeds

Instructions

In a medium-sized bowl whisk together orange sauce ingredients; orange juice, zest, chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, lemon juice, chili flakes, and cornstarch. Set aside.
In a large bowl combine chicken, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, and ½ teaspoon sesame oil.
Heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, and ginger. Cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Add chicken and brown on both sides until cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes.
Add sauce to the pan and allow to simmer and bubble until thickened, about 2 minutes.
Whisk the sauce as it cooks. Season with more salt and pepper as needed.
Top chicken with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with your choice of sides like brown rice and vegetables.

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