Description
Dive into a culinary adventure with Asian Glazed Orange Chicken! This dish combines tender chicken pieces with a vibrant, sweet, and tangy orange glaze that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for cozy nights or festive gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe is destined to be a family favorite. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp cooking oil (for sautéing)
Instructions
- Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- Marinate the chicken in a bowl with soy sauce and minced garlic for at least 30 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together orange juice, brown sugar, grated ginger, and a splash of soy sauce to create the sauce.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add marinated chicken and cook until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and simmer until it thickens slightly.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds or green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 6 oz (170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg