Easy Orange Chicken Recipe

Name: Easy Orange Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts; Salt & pepper; 3 tablespoon cornstarch; 3 tablespoon olive oil divided; Chopped scallions optional, for serving; 0.75 cup orange juice; 2 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 0.25 cup brown sugar; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; Zest from 1 orange; 0.5 teaspoon fresh ginger; 2 clove garlic minced; 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes

4 servings

This Easy Orange Chicken Recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken pieces with a sweet and tangy orange sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner!

Ingredients

boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 large
Salt & pepper
cornstarch
3 tbsp
olive oil divided
3 tbsp
Chopped scallions optional
for serving
orange juice
¾ c
soy sauce
2 tbsp
lemon juice
1 tbsp
brown sugar
¼ c
cornstarch
1 tbsp
Zest from 1 orange
fresh ginger
½ tsp
garlic minced
2 clove
red pepper flakes
¼ tsp

Directions

1
Cut chicken into bite-size pieces, season with salt, pepper, and cornstarch.
2
Whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, lemon juice, brown sugar, cornstarch, orange zest, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
3
Brown chicken in olive oil in a hot skillet.
4
Pour sauce into the skillet, thicken, and add chicken back in to coat.
5
Sprinkle with chopped scallions and serve immediately.

Easy Orange Chicken Recipe

30 min4 servings320 cal

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