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Easy Chinese orange chicken recipe that&#039;s a healthier version. Lean chicken breast stir-fried and simmered in a sweet and tangy citrus sauce.

Chinese Orange Chicken

orange juice

orange zest (optional)

unsalted chicken broth

soy sauce

honey

rice vinegar (or lemon juice)

red chili flakes

cornstarch

water

garlic

ginger

½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast

salt

black pepper

sesame oil

vegetable oil

green onions

sesame seeds

Make the Sauce

Whisk together orange juice, zest, chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and chili flakes in a medium-sized bowl.

Make a Cornstarch Slurry

Whisk together 2 teaspoons cornstarch with 4 teaspoons water in a small bowl to make a cornstarch slurry.

Orange Sauce

Mince Aromatics

Mince 1 tablespoon garlic and 1 tablespoon ginger. Set aside.

Prepare the Chicken

Cut the chicken breast into 1-inch cubes. In a medium bowl, combine 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, and ½ teaspoon sesame oil.

Fry the Chicken

Heat a large saute pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, once hot, add the chicken in a single layer in the pan. Cook without moving for 2 minutes, and then stir and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

Simmer the Sauce

Add garlic and ginger, stir-fry until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add the sauce to the pan and allow it to simmer and bubble, 1 to 2 minutes. Mix the cornstarch slurry and then gradually add it to the pan, constantly stirring to combine. Cook until the sauce thickens, 1 minute. Season with more salt and pepper as needed.

Garnish and Serve

Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with your choice of sides like rice and vegetables.

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This easy Chinese orange chicken recipe is a healthier homemade option. Lean chicken breast stir-fried and simmered in a sweet and tangy orange sauce.
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🕑 INSTRUCTIONS:
00:00 Intro
00:30 Make the Orange Sauce
01:19 Make the Cornstarch Slurry
01:41 Mince Aromatics
02:03 Prepare the Chicken
02:35 Fry the Chicken 
03:12 Simmer the Sauce
04:05 Garnish and Serve

✅ INGREDIENTS:
• ½ cup orange juice
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• ⅓ cup unsalted chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
• ⅛ teaspoon red chili flakes
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 4 teaspoons water
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon minced ginger
• 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 orange, cut into slices for garnish
• 1 tablespoon sliced green onions
• ½ teaspoon sesame seeds

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Mix the sauce ingredients

Make the cornstarch slurry

Mince garlic and ginger

Cut and season the chicken

Stir-fry the chicken

Simmer the sauce

Garnish and serve

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Mixing bowl

Silicone whisk

Ceramic non-stick inner pot

Silicone Instant Pot lid/cover

Garlic press

chicken broth

oyster sauce

rice wine vinegar

(or pressed) garlic

chili powder

peanut oil

chicken breasts,

yellow onion, sliced

celery stalks, sliced

garlic powder

onion powder

corn starch

white rice, cooked

Using a large bowl, whisk together all sauce...

Using a large bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients until combined.

Set aside.

Add seasonings to the chicken.

Turn the Instant Pot on to “Saute” mode....

Turn the Instant Pot on to “Saute” mode. Let the display say “Hot”. Add the olive oil and let it simmer.

Now add the chicken and let it cook...

Now add the chicken and let it cook for 2 minutes.

Add the chopped celery and onion and let...

Add the chopped celery and onion and let it saute for another 2 minutes.

Add the sauce to the chicken and mix...

Add the sauce to the chicken and mix until combined.

Turn off the saute mode and put the...

Turn off the saute mode and put the lid on. Make sure the pressure valve is in the sealing position.

Select the pressure cook mode and set the...

Select the pressure cook mode and set the time for 5 minutes.

When the pot beeps, let the pressure release...

When the pot beeps, let the pressure release the natural way for another 5 minutes then do a quick release.

While the chicken is cooking, mix the cornstarch...

While the chicken is cooking, mix the cornstarch with water to make a slurry.

Turn the saute mode on and add the...

Turn the saute mode on and add the cornstarch slurry and simmer for a couple of minutes or until the sauce thickens.

Serve over the white rice and enjoy! Use...

Serve over the white rice and enjoy! Use this Instant Pot rice recipe.

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