Orange Chicken Recipe Crispy Sweet And Tangy Takeout At Home
I make this orange chicken recipe when I crave takeout and want a calm kitchen. The sauce hits sweet and bright. The chicken stays crisp. I hear a sizzle and I know dinner is close. We coat small bites of chicken and fry in a shallow pan. The glaze comes together fast in one pot. It smells like fresh orange and warm ginger. A bowl of rice waits nearby. I taste as I cook. I nudge the salt. I pull the pan when the shine turns thick. You will find a healthy orange chicken recipe here that keeps flavor first. It is a quick orange chicken recipe for a weeknight. You get the snap of a chinese orange chicken recipe without a heavy feel. I note an instapot orange chicken recipe option in the notes. Fans of an orange chicken recipe panda express style will feel at home. If you like a fast orange chicken stir fry recipe this one fits your rhythm.
- Time: 45 min
- Servings: 4
Source: Lila Cooks
Ingredients
- pound chicken breast cut in bite size pieces
- large egg lightly beaten
- tablespoon soy sauce
- tablespoon rice vinegar
- cornstarch for coating
- Neutral oil for shallow frying
- orange juice fresh if possible
- tablespoon orange zest fine
- tablespoons soy sauce
- tablespoons rice vinegar
- tablespoons sugar or honey
- garlic minced
- teaspoon fresh ginger grated
- teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- Cooked white rice or brown rice
- Sesame seeds
- Sliced green onion