Name: Easy Orange Chicken
Prep time: PT15MIN
Cook time: PT25MIN
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1/2 cup cornstarch, divided; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp oil (canola or vegetable), divided; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated; 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium preferred); 2 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tbsp orange zest (optional, for extra flavor); 1 tbsp cornstarch (for slurry); 2 tbsp cold water (for slurry); Sliced green onions and sesame seeds, for garnish; Cooked white rice, for serving

Instructions

1
Pat chicken dry and toss with 1/4 cup cornstarch, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
2
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear half the chicken, 4-5 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Repeat with remaining oil and chicken. Transfer all cooked chicken to a plate.
3
In the same pan, reduce heat to medium. Add garlic and ginger; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4
Pour in orange juice, sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and zest. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
5
Make a cornstarch slurry by mixing 1 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp cold water. Pour into the sauce, whisking constantly. Cook 1-2 minutes until thickened.
6
Return chicken to the pan and toss to coat in sauce. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes. Serve hot, topped with green onions and sesame seeds.

Easy Orange Chicken

Easy Orange Chicken

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