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.
1/8tspred chili flakes(add more if you like it spicy)
2tspcornstarch
Chicken
450gboneless chicken breastcut into 1 inch cubes
1/2tspkosher salt
1/4tspblack pepperfreshly ground
1/2tspsesame oil
1tbspolive oil
4garlic clovesminced
2tspgingerminced
1/4cupgreen onionssliced
1/2tspsesame 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.