Easy Baked Orange Chicken
Baked Orange Chicken is a flavorful and tangy dish made with tender chicken pieces that are coated in a sticky, sweet orange sauce and then baked to perfection. The orange sauce typically includes ingredients like orange juice, soy sauce, honey, and garlic, which all come together to create a deliciously sweet and savory glaze for the chicken. Baking the chicken helps to seal in the flavors and gives it a crispy texture. It's a popular dish in Chinese cuisine and is often served with steamed rice and vegetables.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 egg beaten
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 lb. chicken breasts boneless, skinless, or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup honey preferably local
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice zest before juicing
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tsps sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- 1/2 tablespoon red chili flakes
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
- Cooked rice and steamed broccoli for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° F degrees. Grease a large casserole dish with one tablespoon of olive oil.
- Crack egg into a shallow dish and lightly beat. In a 2nd shallow dish add cornstarch and to a 3rd shallow dish add the panko breadcrumbs.
- Lightly season each with salt and pepper. Also season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Dredge each chicken piece into the cornstarch, then the egg, and lastly into the panko crumbs. Transfer the coated chicken into the prepared casserole dish and brush with the remaining olive oil.
- Transfer the casserole dish with the chicken into the oven and bake for 15 minutes.
- In the meantime, in a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, orange juice, sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, orange zest, and red chili flakes. Season lightly with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and pour the orange glaze over it. Toss to coat the chicken and return into the oven until the chicken is cooked through and glossy, another 20 minutes, stirring once at the 10-minute mark.
- Serve the chicken alongside rice and broccoli and enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 454kcal (23%)Carbohydrates: 54g (18%)Protein: 28g (56%)Fat: 14g (22%)Saturated Fat: 2g (13%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 113mg (38%)Sodium: 622mg (27%)Potassium: 535mg (15%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 32g (36%)Vitamin A: 230IU (5%)Vitamin C: 20mg (24%)Calcium: 46mg (5%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
