Quick & Easy Orange Chicken

Name: Quick & Easy Orange Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 lb skinless boneless chicken thighs; 1/4 cup cornstarch (or potato starch); 1/3 cup vegetable oil (or any neutral oil); 1/2 green onion (finely chopped, optional garnish); 1 tbsp orange zest (grated, optional garnish); 1 tsp sesame seeds (toasted, optional garnish); 1 cup orange juice (freshly-squeezed, pulp removed (about 4-5 medium-sized oranges)); 2 tbsp white vinegar (or rice vinegar / apple cider vinegar); 6 tbsp brown sugar; 2 tbsp regular soy sauce (or light soy sauce); 2 garlic cloves (minced); 1/4 tsp ginger powder (or grated ginger); 1 tbsp cornstarch (or potato starch / tapioca starch); 1/2 tsp red chili flakes (optional, if you prefer it spicy)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:10min

Crispy fried chicken tossed in a bright, sweet and savory orange sauce! This quick and easy orange chicken recipe is a great main dish - ready in 30-minutes! Family-friendly, better-than-takeout, and great for busy weeknights!

Updated at: Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:02:33 GMT