Better Than Takeout Orange Chicken Recipe

Name: Better Than Takeout Orange Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1- 1/2 cup Water; 2 Tablespoons Fresh Orange Juice; 2- 1/2 Tablespoons Low Sodium Soy Sauce; 1/4 cups Fresh Lemon Juice; ⅓ cups Rice Vinegar; 1 cup Packed Brown Sugar; 2 Tablespoons Orange Zest; 1/2 teaspoons Minced Ginger; 1/2 teaspoons Minced Garlic; 1/2 bunches Scallions, Chopped; 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch; 1 Tablespoon Water, More If Needed; 1 pound Boneless Chicken Tenderloins, Cut Ino Bite-sized Pieces; 1/4 cups Cornstarch (more If Needed); 2 Tablespoons Cooking Oil, Or More If Needed

Servings: persons

1- 1/2 cup Water
2 Tablespoons Fresh Orange Juice
2- 1/2 Tablespoons Low Sodium Soy Sauce
1/4 cups Fresh Lemon Juice
⅓ cups Rice Vinegar
1 cup Packed Brown Sugar
2 Tablespoons Orange Zest
1/2 teaspoons Minced Ginger
1/2 teaspoons Minced Garlic
1/2 bunches Scallions, Chopped
1 Tablespoon Cornstarch
1 Tablespoon Water, More If Needed
1 pound Boneless Chicken Tenderloins, Cut Ino Bite-sized Pieces
1/4 cups Cornstarch (more If Needed)
2 Tablespoons Cooking Oil, Or More If Needed

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For the sauce:
2
Combine water, orange juice, soy sauce, lemon juice, vinegar, brown sugar, orange zest, ginger, garlic, and green onion in a saucepan over medium-high heat and bring mixture to a boil.
3
In a separate bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in water, and then slowly pour into the sauce.
4
Reduce heat to low and stir until sauce thickens into a syrup-like consistency.
5
Remove from heat and allow to cool a bit.
6
Meanwhile, prepare the chicken.
7
For the chicken:
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Coat chicken in cornstarch, adding more cornstarch as needed, and then heat oil in another skillet over medium-high heat.
9
Add chicken pieces to skillet and brown on all sides, letting chicken cook through (work in batches if necessary).
10
Drain any excess oil before adding sauce mixture to chicken.
11
Try to coat both sides of chicken in the sauce and simmer on low for 5 minutes.
12
Serve with rice or noodles if desired.

550

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1- 1/2 cup Water, 2 Tablespoons Fresh Orange Juice, 2- 1/2 Tablespoons Low Sodium Soy Sauce, 1/4 cups Fresh Lemon Juice, and more.

Yes, Better Than Takeout Orange Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Better Than Takeout Orange Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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