Whether you’re preparing a weeknight meal, hosting a dinner party, or looking for a healthier takeout alternative, Lighter Orange Chicken is the perfect choice. The combination of tangy sauce, tender chicken, and fresh garnishes makes it a crowd-pleaser that everyone will enjoy.
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Lighter Orange Chicken, Orange Chicken
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 10 minutesminutes
Total Time 25 minutesminutes
Servings 4
Ingredients
1 1/2lbsboneless skinless chicken breastsdiced into tiny 1-inch pieces
1/3cupfresh orange juice
1/4cup+ 2 tablespoon low-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2tablespooncanola oil
3tablespoonlow-sodium soy sauce
3tablespoonhoney
2 1/2tablespoongranulted sugar
2tablespoonwhite vinegar
2tablespooncornstarch
2teaspoonorange zest
3/4teaspoononion powder
1/4teaspoondried ginger
1/2teaspoonSriracha hot sauceoptional
2clovesgarlicminced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Chopped green onions and sesame seedsfor serving
Instructions
Preheat a wok over medium-high heat and add canola oil. Once the oil is hot, toss in the chicken, seasoning it lightly with salt and pepper. Stir occasionally as the chicken cooks through, about 5 mins.
Transfer the chicken to a plate, leaving any leftover oil in the wok. Lower the heat to medium and return the wok to the burner. Add the garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, then remove from heat.
Pour in the orange juice, 1/4 cup of chicken broth, orange zest, soy sauce, honey, sugar, onion powder, ginger, vinegar, and Sriracha. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then return the wok to the heat.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and the remaining 2 tablespoons of chicken broth until smooth and fully combined.
Pour the cornstarch mixture into the wok, stirring constantly until the sauce comes to a boil and thickens. Remove from heat and toss the chicken in the sauce until well coated.
Serve the dish warm with either white or brown rice, and optionally garnish with green onions and sesame seeds for extra flavor and crunch.