Description
Baked Orange Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken pieces with a zesty orange glaze, creating an irresistible sweet-and-sour flavor profile. This easy-to-make recipe requires minimal cleanup and is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy family dinner. With vibrant colors and mouthwatering aromas, this dish brings warmth and joy to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- Zest of 1 orange
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup honey (or maple syrup)
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together orange juice, zest, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger.
- Stir in cornstarch until dissolved; pour half of the marinade over the chicken in the baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Drizzle remaining marinade over chicken during the last 5 minutes of baking.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving with rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg