Easy Baked Orange Chicken

Name: Easy Baked Orange Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided); 1 egg (beaten); ½ cup cornstarch; ½ cup panko breadcrumbs; 1 lb chicken breasts (boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces); ¼ cup honey (preferably local); ¼ cup fresh orange juice (zest before juicing); ¼ cup sugar; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 2 cloves garlic (minced); 2 tablespoons orange zest; ½ teaspoon red chili flakes; Sea salt and black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:30min

This baked orange chicken is a family-friendly dinner made with lightly crisp oven-baked chicken tossed in a glossy honey-orange glaze. It delivers sweet citrus flavor with savory depth and a gentle touch of heat, all in one casserole dish. Serve it over rice with broccoli for a complete meal that feels generous, comforting, and better than takeout.

Updated at: Fri, 13 Feb 2026 23:14:20 GMT