Orange Chicken
This easy orange chicken recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. Faster than takeout with restaurant-style taste, you'll make it again and again!
Ingredients
3 servings
Instructions
- Add the chicken to a medium bowl. Top with the soy sauce, honey, and baking soda. Let sit 15 minutes, or refrigerate for up to 1 day.
- Meanwhile, prepare the orange sauce: In a small saucepan, whisk together the orange zest (I recommend zesting directly into the pan so you catch the flavorful oils), orange juice, honey, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic. In a small bowl, whisk together the water and cornstarch to create a smooth slurry. Stir into the orange mixture. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce is thickened and reduced, about 2 minutes. Stir in the red pepper flakes. Removed from the heat and set aside.
- Sauté the chicken. In a wok or large skillet, heat the canola oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the 3 tablespoons cornstarch over the top of the chicken. Stir to evenly coat, using a spoon to separate the pieces and ensure each is nicely coated.
- Once the oil is hot and shimmering, add the chicken to the pan in an even layer, a few pieces at a time (discard any remaining marinade). If any of the pieces are stuck together, use a spoon to break them back apart. Cook the orange chicken on the first side until golden brown, about 2 minutes. With tongs, flip and cook on the remaining sides, stirring periodically, until the chicken is deeply golden brown on all sides and completely cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes more.
- Reduce the heat to low and pour in the orange sauce. Stir to coat the chicken evenly. The sauce will loosen up a tiny bit as you stir, then coat the chicken to make it deliciously sticky. Stir in the green onions. Serve hot with rice.
Nutrition per serving
355kcal
💰 Cost Estimate
Total Ingredients
$671.00
$671.00
Per Serving
$224.00/serving
$224.00/serving
🏠 Savings
~$1342.00 vs buying!
~$1342.00 vs buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (83% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|
| boneless skinless chicken breasts or tenders | 1 lb | $64.00 |
| honey or pure maple syrup | 1 tbsp | $39.00 |
| low-sodium soy sauce | 1 tbsp | $15.00 |
| baking soda | 0.125 tsp | - |
| cornstarch | 3 tbsp | $23.00 |
| canola oil | 1 tbsp | $4.00 |
| thinly sliced green onions | 0.3333333333333333 cup | $43.00 |
| Zest of 1 medium orange | - | - |
| freshly squeezed orange juice from the same 1 medium orange | 0.3333333333333333 cup | $79.00 |
| honey | 2 tbsp | $35.00 |
| low-sodium soy sauce | 2 tbsp | $30.00 |
| minced fresh ginger | 1 tbsp | $16.00 |
| minced garlic | 2 cloves | $307.00 |
| water | 0.3333333333333333 cup | - |
| cornstarch | 2 tbsp | $15.00 |
| red pepper flakes to taste | 0.25 tsp | $1.00 |
| Prepared brown rice | - | - |
| Sautéed veggies | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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