Asian Glazed Orange Chicken
Asian Glazed Orange Chicken is a vibrant, crispy dish with a sweet-tangy glaze that’s full of flavor. This simple recipe delivers a fast, delicious meal for any night.
Ingredients
- 1 lb 450 g boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ¼ cup 30 g cornstarch
- ½ cup 120 ml fresh orange juice
- ¼ cup 60 ml low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp 30 g honey or brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp 15 g grated fresh ginger
- 1 tbsp 15 ml rice vinegar
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 2 tbsp 30 ml vegetable oil, for frying
- 2 green onions sliced, for garnish
- 1 tbsp 9 g toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
Prep Chicken
- I cut 1 lb chicken into bite-sized pieces, pat dry, and toss in ¼ cup cornstarch to coat evenly for this simple recipe.
Fry Chicken
- I heat 2 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, fry chicken for 5–7 minutes until golden and cooked, then drain on paper towels for this orange glazed chicken.
Make Glaze
- In the same skillet, I combine ½ cup orange juice, ¼ cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, minced garlic, 1 tbsp ginger, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and optional ½ tsp red pepper flakes, simmering for 3–5 minutes until thickened for this quick dinner recipe.
Coat Chicken
- I return chicken to the skillet, tossing to coat in glaze for this easy chicken dish.
Garnish and Serve
- I sprinkle green onions and sesame seeds over this Asian Glazed Orange Chicken for a vibrant finish.
Notes
- Pat the chicken dry before coating to ensure maximum crispiness.
- Fry chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding and maintain even cooking.
- Use fresh orange juice for the best flavor and brightness in the glaze.
- Simmer the sauce slowly to achieve a sticky, luscious consistency.
- Adjust sweetness and acidity by tasting the glaze as it cooks and tweaking honey or vinegar as desired.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos and use gluten-free cornstarch.
- To reheat and retain crispiness, bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 8-10 minutes instead of microwaving.
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