Hot Orange Chicken: A Juicy Twist on a Family Favorite
Enjoy a juicy twist on a family favorite with this Hot Orange Chicken recipe, bursting with flavor and perfect for any dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken thighs, diced
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the diced chicken, orange juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Add to the skillet and stir to thicken the sauce.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles, garnished with green onions.
Notes
- For extra heat, increase the amount of red pepper flakes.
- This dish pairs well with steamed broccoli or fried rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Hot Orange Chicken, Chicken, Dinner Recipes