Citrus-Glazed Orange Chicken

Name: Citrus-Glazed Orange Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese, American
Ingredients: 1 cup All-Purpose Flour; 0.25 tsp Black Pepper; 1 cup Brown Sugar; 2 whole Chicken Breast; 3 tbsp Cornstarch; 0.5 tsp Fresh Ginger; 2 tbsp Green Onion; 0.25 cup Lemon Juice; 0.5 tsp Minced Garlic; 3 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 tbsp Orange; 2 tbsp Orange Juice; 0.25 tsp Red Pepper Flakes; 0.33 cup Rice Vinegar; 0.25 tsp Salt; 2.5 tbsp Soy Sauce; 1.5 cups Water

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Chinese 🇨🇳American High-Protein 💪Halal 🕌Comfort-Food

Citrus-Glazed Orange Chicken pairs crisp bites of chicken with a glossy orange sauce that’s bright, sweet, and tangy. Notes of soy, ginger, and garlic add depth, while a hint of red pepper gives gentle warmth. Serve this crowd-pleasing dish for a cozy weeknight dinner or a casual weekend meal when you’re craving takeout flavors at home.

Prep20 mins
Cook20 mins
Serves4
DifficultyMedium

1

Gather all the ingredients.
2

Combine water, rice vinegar, lemon juice, soy sauce, and orange juice for the sauce in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in brown sugar, green onion, orange zest, ginger, garlic, and pepper flakes; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and let cool for 10 to 15 minutes.
3

Place the chicken in a resealable plastic bag. Pour in 1 cup of the cooled sauce. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Reserve the remaining sauce.
4

Mix flour, salt, and pepper in another resealable plastic bag.
5

Remove the chicken from the marinade and place it into the bag with the seasoned flour. Seal the bag and shake to coat.
6

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken in the hot skillet until browned on both sides.
7

Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and cover with aluminum foil. Wipe out the skillet.
8

Pour the reserved sauce into the skillet and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. Mix the cornstarch and water until completely smooth. Stir this into the boiling sauce.
9

Reduce the heat to medium-low, add the chicken, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, about 5 minutes.
10

Serve over rice and enjoy!