The 30-minute Best Chinese Orange Chicken

Name: The 30-minute Best Chinese Orange Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Ingredients: 1/2 lb Chicken Breast/Thigh Meat, cut into bite-size pieces; 1 Egg; As per need, Salt; 1/2 tsp Black Pepper Ground; 1 tsp Soy Sauce; 1/4 Cup CornStarch; 1/3 Cup All-Purpose Flour / Maida; Water *See Notes; 2 Tbsp Orange Juice; 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar; 2 Tbsp Rice Vinegar / White Distilled Vinegar; 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce; 1/2 tsp Paprika; 1/2 tsp Garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp Ginger, minced; 1 Tbsp Orange Zest; 1/2 Tbsp Corn Starch, mixed with 1 Tbsp Water; Spring Onion Greens for Garnish; Oil to fry

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

This Chinese orange chicken is better than takeout and is ready in under 30 minutes. Crispy chicken coated in the delicious orange sauce makes the best, crispy, sticky orange chicken recipe!

Updated at: Wed, 11 Mar 2026 01:55:46 GMT