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Spicy Orange Chicken Recipe

This spicy orange chicken is a quick homemade dinner with crispy pan-fried chicken tossed in a sticky orange sauce with garlic, ginger, and a spicy kick. It’s easy enough for weeknights and tastes like takeout made at home.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Asian Inspired
Servings: 4
Calories: 236kcal
Author: Jacqueline Piper

Ingredients

For the chicken:

  • 2 chicken breasts 8 oz each, cut into cubes
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon white pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cooking oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger

For the sauce:

Instructions

  • Combine the cubed chicken, soy sauce, cornstarch, salt, and white pepper in a bowl.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the orange juice, chicken stock, soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch, sriracha, rice vinegar, red pepper flakes, and orange zest.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the chicken and cook for 4 to 5 minutes on one side, then 2 to 3 minutes on the other side until browned and cooked through.
  • Add the garlic and ginger and cook for about 1 minute.
  • Pour in the orange sauce mixture and stir well.
  • Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
  • Serve immediately over rice.

Notes

Fresh orange zest gives the best flavor.
Adjust the sriracha and red pepper flakes to control the heat level.
Chicken thighs can be used instead of chicken breast.
Great served with jasmine rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 4g | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 12g | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg