How to Make Orange Chicken

5 from 1 vote

Learn how to make Orange Chicken for an easy dinner that's tasty than any takeout!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: CHICKEN, Meals, Quick Recipes, Recipes

Cuisine: American, Chinese

Keyword: baked chicken, chicken dinner, orange chicken

Servings: servings

1 pound boneless chicken breast cut into 1-inch pieces (thighs can be substituted if you prefer dark meat)
1 extra large egg whisked
1/2 cup organic unbleached flour
1 cup panko bread crumbs

Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a sheet tray with non-stick cooking spray. Dip chicken pieces in egg, then roll in flour, and then roll in bread crumbs until fully coated. Place on a baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through and lightly browned.
1 pound boneless chicken breast, 1/2 cup organic unbleached flour, 1 extra large egg, 1 cup panko bread crumbs
Add all sauce ingredients except the cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water. Bring to a low boil. In a small bowl, dissolve cornstarch in water, then add to the mixture. Stir until sauce boils again and cook just until thickens, reduce heat. Add chicken to pan and coat in the sauce. Garnish with green onions!
2 Tablespoons water, 1/2 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup granulated organic sugar, 3 Tablespoons rice wine vinegar, 1/8 cup low sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos, 1 clove garlic, 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, 1 teaspoon sriracha, 2 teaspoons ketchup, 2 teaspoons cornstarch + 1 tbsp water, *optional: add crushed red pepper for added heat