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Asian Glazed Orange Chicken

Delicious Asian Glazed Orange Chicken in Just 25 Minutes

A quick and delightful Asian Glazed Orange Chicken recipe that brings fresh flavors to your dinner table.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound skinless chicken thighs
  • ½ cup cornstarch for coating
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil for frying
For the Glaze
  • ½ cup fresh orange juice preferably freshly squeezed
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce low-sodium optional
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic fresh preferred
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger use microplane
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Slotted Spoon
  • microplane

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and pat them dry with paper towels. Toss with cornstarch until evenly coated.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken pieces to the hot oil in a single layer and fry for about 5-7 minutes until golden.
  3. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add orange juice, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and rice vinegar. Stir and simmer until the glaze thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Return the crispy chicken to the skillet and gently toss in the orange glaze until thoroughly coated.
  5. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving over jasmine rice or your favorite grain.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

For the best results, ensure chicken pieces are dry before coating them with cornstarch, and use freshly squeezed ingredients for flavor.

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