Orange Peel Chicken

Better than take-out Orange Peel Chicken recipe that couldn’t be easier to make from scratch!

I’m all about take-out style recipes you can make from home. Orange chicken is one of my all-time favorites, but I also love:

• General Tso’s Chicken
• Kung Pao Chicken
• Ham Fried Rice
• P.F. Chang’s Chicken Lettuce Wraps

The flavors in this recipe are perfect–sweet and tangy, with a little bit of spice. And you honestly can’t beat how EASY this dish is.

Made in one pan, no deep-frying or special methods. It’s way healthier than take-out too. I serve it with my favorite Fried Rice, (I leave out the ham and substitute brown rice.)

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Orange Peel Chicken

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Prep Time

20 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

35 mins

 

Better than take-out homemade Orange Peel Chicken recipe that couldn't be easier to make from scratch!

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, asian, Chinese

Keyword: chinese food recipe, chinese recipes chicken, orange chicken

Unit: clove, cup, pound, Tablespoon, teaspoon

Servings: 5

Calories: 195 kcal

Author: Lauren Allen

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts , cut into small pieces
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 2 Tablespoons oil (vegetable or canola oil)
• 4 green onions , chopped
• hot cooked brown rice , for serving
• sesame seeds , for garnish (optional)

For the Sauce:

• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 3 cloves garlic , minced
• 2-4 teaspoons Sriracha hot sauces to taste, for heat
• 1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 Tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 Tablespoon rice wine vinegar
• 2 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch

Instructions

1. Add cornstarch and chicken pieces to a ziplock bag and shake to evenly coat.

2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. 

3. Add chicken in 2-3 batches, cooking for several minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Add more oil while cooking, if needed. Remove chicken to a plate.

4. Add the sauce ingredients to the pan and whisk well to combine. 

5. Cook for a few minutes, until thickened. Add green onions and cooked chicken and toss to coat. 
   

6. Serve over hot cooked rice with a few extra green onions and sesame seeds (optional) on top.

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