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Becky Hardin
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This Easy Orange Chicken Recipes is even better than take-out! Tender bites of fried chicken are tossed in the most mouthwatering orange sauce that features orange marmalade, soy sauce, lime juice and more. It’s ready in just 30 minutes and always makes the whole family happy!
Why we love this Orange Chicken Recipe
I don’t even crave take-out any more, I only dream about this homemade orange chicken! Here’s why it’s always on my mind:
- So Easy: The chicken is seasoned, coated, fried, then tossed in the best orange sauce. It’s so easy to make in just about half an hour!
- Better than Take-Out: The sauce is so rich and thick, the chicken is fried to perfection, and every bite is better than the last. It’s honestly so much better than take-out.
- Saucy: The sauce really speaks for itself. Orange marmalade is the base and it’s dressed up beautifully with soy sauce, lime juice, hot sauce and more!
What’s the difference between orange chicken and General Tso’s chicken?
Orange chicken is fruity and on the sweeter side from the orange marmalade in the sauce. General Tso’s chicken is also a little bit sweet, but it leans more toward the savory/salty side.
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How to Store and Reheat
Leftover orange chicken will stay fresh in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. Reheat it in the air fryer or oven until warmed through for the best reheated results!
Serving Suggestions
I love serving orange chicken with fluffy white rice and steamed broccoli! You can always complete the at home take-out experience with more recipes like egg drop soup and chicken egg rolls.
More Asian Chicken Recipes We Love
- Chicken Fried Rice
- Hunan Chicken
- Mandarin Chicken
- Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken
- Easy Chicken Lo Mein
- Bourbon Chicken
4.60 from 5 votes
Easy Orange Chicken Recipe
This easy orange chicken is just as good as your takeout favorite! It's on the table in 30 minutes, meaning it's perfect for an easy weeknight meal.
Prep: 15 minutes minutes
Cook: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 2 people
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Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons tapioca starch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh onion chopped
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Orange glaze ingredients:
- 10 ounces orange marmalade
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- Juice of ½ lime
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon hoisin sauce
- 2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
Wash chicken breast and cut into bite size pieces
2 chicken breasts
Transfer chicken pieces to a bowl.
Add salt, pepper, soy sauce, baking soda, and tapioca starch.
2 tablespoons soy sauce, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 2 teaspoons tapioca starch
Coat chicken pieces evenly and let them sit for 10 minutes.
Heat a wok with sesame oil, on medium heat.
3 tablespoons sesame oil
Add the chicken to the wok and let it cook on one side for 5-6 minutes until golden brown. Then flip chicken pieces and cook for another 5-6 minutes.
Reduce heat to medium low.
Meanwhile prepare the orange glaze. In a small bowl, combine orange marmalade, garlic powder, lime juice, hot sauce, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and Worcestershire sauce.
10 ounces orange marmalade, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, Juice of ½ lime, 1 teaspoon hot sauce, 1 teaspoon hoisin sauce, 2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Mix with a fork until all glaze ingredients are combined.
Add orange glaze to the chicken in the wok.
Stir and cook for 10 minutes.
Sprinkle with fresh onion and sesame seeds.
1 tablespoon fresh onion, 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Serve with steamed or boiled rice on the side and enjoy!
Notes
Storage: Store orange chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Orange Chicken Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 836.81Calories from Fat 247
% Daily Value*
Fat 27.49g42%
Saturated Fat 4.35g27%
Cholesterol 144.7mg48%
Sodium 3293.74mg143%
Potassium 982.86mg28%
Carbohydrates 100.29g33%
Fiber 1.54g6%
Sugar 86.28g96%
Protein 52.73g105%
Vitamin A 155.69IU3%
Vitamin C 11.01mg13%
Calcium 74.92mg7%
Iron 2.06mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Author: Becky Hardin
Course:Main Course
Cuisine:Chinese
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How to make Orange Chicken Step by Step
Marinate the chicken:Wash 2 chicken breasts and cut them into small pieces. Place the chicken in a bowl with 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1/2 tsp baking soda and 2 tsp tapioca starch. Toss to coat everything evenly and marinate for 10 minutes.
Make the orange sauce: In a bowl, combine 10oz orange marmalade, juice of 1 lime, 1 tsp hot sauce, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp hoisin sauce and 2 tsp worcestershire sauce until smooth.
Cook the chicken: Heat a wok with 3 tbsp sesame oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook on one side for 5-6 minutes until golden brown. Turn on the other side and cook for another 5-6 minutes.
Add the sauce: Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the orange glaze to the skillet with the chicken. Stir and cook for about 10 minutes.
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