Description
A simple and quick orange chicken recipe using only four essential ingredients. This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal when you need something delicious and fast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Heat a tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the coated chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides.
- Pour in the orange juice and soy sauce. Bring to a simmer.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken, about 5-7 minutes.
Notes
- Serve with rice or noodles.
- Adjust soy sauce for saltiness.
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: 4 ingredient orange chicken, easy orange chicken, simple orange chicken, quick orange chicken, minimal ingredient orange chicken