Description
These Orange Chicken Bites are crispy, juicy, and coated in a sweet and tangy homemade orange sauce. Perfect for a quick dinner or party appetizer, this dish offers a lighter, skillet-cooked version of the classic takeout favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¾ cup orange juice
- ⅓ cup low sodium soy sauce
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (slurry)
- Sliced green onions, for garnish
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- Place the cornstarch in a bowl and the beaten eggs in another bowl.
- Dip each chicken piece first into the cornstarch, then into the egg.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken in batches and cook until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add sesame oil and sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds.
- Add orange juice, soy sauce, sugar, and vinegar. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
- Whisk in the cornstarch slurry and cook until sauce thickens, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- You can substitute orange juice with fresh squeezed juice for a more natural flavor.
- Serve over rice, noodles, or steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 415
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
