Orange Chicken Recipe
This orange chicken recipe makes the best takeout meal from scratch. Crispy and juicy chicken, in the best, zesty orange sauce. The sauce is vibrant, resulting in an unforgettable, home-cooked meal. This is a dish that will make you forget all about ordering takeout!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs cubed to 1 1/2" cubes
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- oil, for sauteing
orange chicken sauce-
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 tsp fresh grated ginger
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 2/3 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp sriracha sauce, optional
Instructions
- Cube the chicken thighs and add them to a bowl.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper and mix.
- Add cornstarch to the chicken and mix.
- Heat enough oil to cover bottom of a skillet. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken and sauté for 5-6 minutes, or until it is crispy on all sides. If you have too much chicken, cook it in batches to get that crispy exterior.
- In a saucepan, heat butter and add garlic and ginger. Cook until light and fragrant.
- Add chicken broth, orange juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, cornstarch, and sriracha to the pan.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens. You don’t want the sauce to boil over, but cook it at a light simmer.
- Add the sauce to the chicken once the orange chicken sauce is thickened, and sauté lightly.
- Garnish the chicken with sliced green onion and sesame seeds.
- Serve, and enjoy friends!
Notes
- Don’t overcrowd the pan: If you have too much chicken, cook it in batches to prevent overcrowding and steaming the chicken.
- Ingredients matter. Using fresh garlic and ginger goes a long way in elevating your dish.
- Serving orange chicken: Serve orange chicken on white or fried rice for the perfect meal.