Orange Chicken

5 from 3 votes

Homemade Orange Chicken is easy to make and absolutely delicious. You will never want take out again after making this delicious dinner.

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Marinating Time30

Total Time55

Servings: servings

Calories: 380kcal

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast (453.6 grams) diced into bite-sized pieces
1/2 cup water (4 ounces)
1/2 cup orange juice (4 ounces)
1/3 cup rice wine vinegar (2.6 ounces)
1/4 cup soy sauce (2 ounces)
1/2 cup brown sugar (106.5 grams) packed
2 garlic cloves minced
1 tablespoon orange zest (6 grams)
2 teaspoons ginger (4.04 grams) grated
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (.25 grams)
1 cup all-purpose flour (120 grams)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (2.6 grams)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (.58 grams)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil (1.5 ounces)

In a bowl mix together the water, orange juice, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, orange zest, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Whisk until well combined.
1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup orange juice, 1/3 cup rice wine vinegar, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 2 garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon orange zest, 2 teaspoons ginger, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Add the chicken to a reusable container. Pour half of the sauce over the chicken. Toss to combine. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 24 hours. Reserve the other half of the sauce in the refrigerator.
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
When ready to make, combine the flour, salt, and pepper in a large bowl, whisking to combine. Remove the chicken from the marinade (discarding the remaining marinade), pat it dry very well, and place it in the bowl with the flour mixture. Mix to combine until the chicken is fully coated.
1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add the chicken, browning for about 2 minutes on each side.
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the reserved sauce. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes or until the sauce has thickened. Serve over rice and enjoy.

Please note that the nutritional information does not include rice.