Description
Enjoy this delicious baked orange chicken that’s even better than takeout! It’s an easy and satisfying meal perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
- Green onions, sliced, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a shallow dish, whisk together the flour, salt, and pepper.
- In another shallow dish, beat the egg.
- In a third shallow dish, place the panko breadcrumbs.
- Dip each piece of chicken into the flour mixture, then into the egg, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs. Place the coated chicken on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
- While the chicken is baking, prepare the sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the orange juice, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic.
- Heat the sauce over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly, about 5-7 minutes.
- Once the chicken is baked, toss it in the orange sauce until well coated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired.
Notes
- You can use chicken thighs for a more tender result.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- This dish is best served fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg