Try this easy sweet, sticky and delicious orange chicken for your next family dinner
Craving a takeaway-style meal without leaving the house? This simple orange chicken recipe uses everyday ingredients to create juicy chicken coated in a sticky, flavour-packed orange sauce.
Feeling bored with your usual chicken dinners? Try whipping up this simple orange chicken for your next family meal. This dish boasts tender, golden chicken cooked in a flavorful, sweet, tangy and mildly spicy orange sauce, delivering restaurant-quality results without the need for a trip to a eatery.
Preparing this recipe is a breeze and can be customized to your liking. Want more heat? Add extra chilli. A milder flavor? Reduce the chilli. To serve four, gather 500 grams of chicken breasts or thighs, sliced into bite-sized chunks. In a bowl, combine the chicken with salt, pepper and paprika, then toss to evenly coat.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for five to seven minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown and fully cooked. In the same pan, sauté garlic and ginger for about thirty seconds. Next, pour in orange juice, soy sauce, honey, tomato sauce, lemon juice, and chilli. Stir thoroughly, then let the sauce simmer for two to three minutes.
Add the cornflour mixture and continue cooking for another one to two minutes, until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy. Return the chicken to the pan and toss to coat each piece in the delectable orange sauce. Finish by garnishing with fresh spring onions and sesame seeds, then serve hot over a bed of steamed rice.
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