Easy Orange Chicken with Rice

Transform your weeknight dinners with this mouthwatering Easy Orange Chicken with Rice recipe! Featuring tender, golden-brown chicken thighs coated in a zesty homemade orange sauce, this dish delivers a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. The vibrant sauce, made with fresh orange juice, soy sauce, honey, and aromatic hints of garlic and ginger, thickens to a glossy perfection in just minutes. Paired with fluffy white rice and garnished with green onions and optional sesame seeds, this crowd-pleaser comes together in under 40 minutes. Perfect for busy evenings, this quick and easy orange chicken recipe is your go-to solution for a restaurant-quality meal at home.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Boneless chicken thighs
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Cornstarch
• 0.25 cup Vegetable oil
• 0.5 cup Orange juice
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 3 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Ginger
• 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 1 cup White rice
• 2 cups Water (for rice)
• 2 stalks Green onions (for garnish)
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds (optional garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the white rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of white rice and 2 cups of water, and bring to a boil.

Step 2

Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes before fluffing it with a fork.

Step 3

While the rice is cooking, cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. Season with 0.5 teaspoon of salt and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper.

Step 4

Place 0.5 cup of cornstarch in a shallow dish. Dredge the chicken pieces in the cornstarch, ensuring each piece is coated evenly.

Step 5

Heat 0.25 cup of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove the chicken and set it aside on a paper towel-lined plate.

Step 6

In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium. Add 0.5 cup of orange juice, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar, 3 tablespoons of brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon of honey. Stir well to combine.

Step 7

Mince 3 cloves of garlic and grate 1 teaspoon of ginger. Add them to the skillet and let the sauce simmer for 3-4 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

Step 8

In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water, stirring to dissolve. Add this mixture to the sauce and stir constantly until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 9

Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, tossing to coat it evenly in the orange sauce. Cook for another 2 minutes to ensure the chicken is warmed through.

Step 10

Serve the orange chicken over the cooked white rice. Garnish with chopped green onions and sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired. Enjoy your Easy Orange Chicken with Rice!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1484.9 grams (1484.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1864

Total Fat 103.40g	133%
Saturated Fat 20.30g	102%
Polyunsaturated Fat 33.70g
Cholesterol 393mg	131%
Sodium 2655mg	115%
Total Carbohydrate 142.50g	52%
Dietary Fiber 4.00g	14%
Total Sugars 54.70g
Protein 102.10g	204%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 253mg	19%
Iron 8mg	45%
Potassium 1535mg	33%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.7%

Protein: 21.4%

Carbs: 29.9%