Quick & Easy Orange Chicken

Name: Quick & Easy Orange Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 lb skinless boneless chicken thighs; 1/4 cup cornstarch (or sub with potato starch); 1/3 cup vegetable oil (or any neutral tasting oil (if you're Air Frying, sub with 2 tbsp of oil)); 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (pulp strained (about 4-5 medium sized oranges)); 2 tbsp white vinegar (or rice vinegar); 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp brown sugar; 2 tbsp regular soy sauce; 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1/4 tsp ginger powder (or sub with freshly grated ginger); 1 tbsp cornstarch (or sub with potato starch); 1/2 tsp red chili flakes (optional if you prefer it spicy); 1/2 green onion (finely chopped); 1 tbsp orange zest (grated ); 1 tsp sesame seeds (toasted)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:15min

Crispy fried chicken tossed in a sweet and savory orange sauce! This quick and easy recipe is great as a main dish for busy weeknight meals for the family. It beats takeout and saves money! I share how to shallow fry or air fry the chicken. I also share how to air fry the chicken in the Notes section below.

Updated at: Sat, 19 Apr 2025 00:12:05 GMT