Easy Orange Chicken Recipe

Ready in 35 minutes, this easy Homemade Orange Chicken features crispy orange chicken in a tangy orange sauce. Skip the takeout and enjoy this delicious family dinner made with simple ingredients.

We love easy family dinners that are on the table fast like these honey garlic chicken bites, 20-minute Mongolian beef and this delicious one-pot kielbasa pasta.

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Takeout dinners can be fun but can also be expensive if you’re trying to stick to a budget. That’s why we love this budget-friendly Orange Chicken.

It tastes better than takeout and it’s made with natural ingrdients and tastes even better than the takeout chicken! Serve it on a bed of white rice and a sprinkle of sesasme seeds or chopped green onions and it wil become everyone’s favorite dinner!

Ingredients for Homemade Orange Chicken

Chicken Ingredients:

• Chicken breasts
• Eggs
• Cornstarch
• Flour
• Salt
• Garlic powder
• Soy sauce
• Oil (for frying)

Sauce Ingredients:

• Juice of 2 oranges
• Chicken stock – use your favorite brand or you can use your own homemade chicken stock
• Soy Sauce
• Granulated sugar
• Garlic powder
• Red chili flakes
• Rice vinegar
• Cornstarch
• Optional Toppings: sesame seeds & chopped green onions for garnish

How to Make Orange Chicken

STEP ONE – Cut the chicken into 1” pieces.

STEP TWO – Add the chicken to a mixing bowl, then add the salt, garlic powder, soy sauce, and eggs. Mix until well combined.

STEP THREE – In a separate bowl, combine the flour and cornstarch and whisk together. Once whisked, add the flour and cornstarch mixture to the chicken. Stir until thoroughly combined and let sit while preparing the sauce.

STEP FOUR – Mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to remove any clumps. Then, combine the cornstarch mixture, orange juice, chicken stock, soy sauce, sugar, garlic powder, red chili flakes, and rice vinegar in a small bowl. Mix until combined.

STEP FIVE – Fill a large frying pan with 2” of oil. Once heated, fry the chicken in batches over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes, or until golden brown. Place cooked chicken on a paper towel to soak up any excess oil.

STEP SIX – In a medium pot, add the sauce mixture and heat on medium. Continuously stir the sauce until thickened, which should take 5 to 8 minutes.

STEP SEVEN – Toss the chicken in with the sauce until chicken is thoroughly coated. Add your favorite garnishes and enjoy!

Storage Instructions

Refrigerate leftover orange chicken in an airtight container for up to three days. Reheat in microwave in single servings on a plate for 30-second intervals until heated through. Alternatively, you can reheat leftovers in a skillet set over medium heat for a few minutes until heated through.

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