The Best Orange Chicken Recipe

If you’re looking for a simple, protein packed dinner this week, look no further than this Orange Chicken recipe! It truly has the most amazing sticky orange sauce that will leave you craving more every time. The orange juice gives the sauce a burst of citrusy flavor that, balanced with green onions and an amazing blend of spices on the chicken, creates the perfect balance of sweet and savory.

We love to serve this dish over a bed of rice and topped with sesame seeds as well. Our toddler loved this recipe as well which is always a win in our book. This dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family and comes together in just about 30 minutes which makes it great for busy week nights or meal prepping. Be sure to check out the full recipe below and follow along on our social platforms for more recipes in the future. We hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we did. Happy cooking!

The Best Orange Chicken Recipe

This recipe is soooo good! With the BEST sticky orange sauce, it truly can't be beat. We always seem to come back to this dish over and over again. Once you try it, you'll know why!

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Servings 4

Ingredients

  

• 2 chicken breasts cut into cubes
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1-2 tbsp oil for the pan
• Sesame seeds for garnish
• Chopped green onions for garnish

For the Orange Sauce:

• 2-3 garlic cloves minced
• 1 tbsp ginger minced
• 2/3 cup orange juice
• 5 tsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp cornstarch + 1/4 cup water mixed
• Orange zest optional

Instructions

 

• Cut chicken into cubes and coat well with your garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, cornstarch, and baking soda.
• Add olive oil and chicken to a heated skillet over high heat and cook chicken for about 3-4 minutes on each side. Once cooked remove chicken from the pan and set aside to add back in later.
• Turn heat down to medium-low and add in your garlic & ginger, cooking until slightly fragrant.
• Add your orange juice (and zest if being used), soy sauce, and honey. Bring to a boil and allow to reduce a bit.
• Add your mixed cornstarch and water, stir and allow the sauce to thicken. Add your chicken back in and stir until fully coated.
• Serve over rice with sesame seeds & green onions on top and enjoy!

Keyword 30 Minute Dinners, Chicken, Dinner Ideas, Healthy Meals, Orange, Orange Chicken