Sticky Orange Chicken Recipe
This Stir-Fry version of my family's favorite Chinese Classic is NOT breaded and fried. My Sticky Orange Chicken Recipe has tender bites of chicken coated with a sweet and sticky orange-infused sauce that is sure to make everyone's dinner dreams come true!
Servings: 6
Calories: 416kcal
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 pounds chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 green onions, sliced
- 1/2 cup carrot, peeled and julienned
- 1/2 cup cilantro, roughly chopped
Sauce
- 3/4 cup orange juice, fresh squeezed
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- 1 tablespoon ginger, fresh peeled and grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cube the chicken thighs into 1" - 2" pieces.
- Whisk the sauce ingrediants together in a small bowl.
- Preheat a large skillet or wok to a high heat.
- Add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil to the skillet or wok.
- Add half of the chicken and 2 tablespoons of the sauce.
- Spread the chicken out in the pan and cook without disturbing it for 3-4 minutes or until one side begins to brown and caramelize.
- Flip the pieces and cook the other side until browned and cooked through and no pink remains in the center.
- Remove the chicken from the pan.
- Repeat the process with the second tablespoon of oil, 2 more tablespoons of sauce, and the remaining chicken.
- Return all of the chicken to the skillet or wok and add the sauce.
- Simmer the sauce and chicken for 5-6 minutes until the sauce has thickened and reduced slightly.
- Remove from the heat.
- Add the green onions, carrots, and cilantro and stir to combine.
- Serve with rice and garnish with additional green onion, carrot, and/or cilantro.
Notes
-Stir Fry happens quickly! Make sure all of the ingredients and sauce is prepared before starting to cook.
-The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.
Nutrition
Calories: 416kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 180mg | Sodium: 1259mg | Potassium: 655mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 404IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 2mg