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Healthy homemade orange chicken served with vegetables on a plate

One-Pan Orange Chicken

A quick and easy take on classic orange chicken, made in one pan with bite-sized chicken pieces and a glossy orange-garlic sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner with rice or vegetables.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Sauce
  • 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup orange juice Provides main flavor and volume
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce Adds savory depth
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup Sweetens and balances acidity
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch To thicken the sauce
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil For sautéing
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • to taste salt and pepper Seasoning
Serving Suggestions
  • cooked rice or mixed vegetables For serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, whisk together the orange juice, soy sauce, honey (or maple syrup), and cornstarch until smooth.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
Cooking
  1. Add the bite-sized chicken pieces to the pan in an even layer. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
  2. Give the sauce mixture another quick whisk to ensure cornstarch is mixed well, then pour it over the chicken. Stir to coat and let simmer for a few minutes until thickened.
  3. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
Serving
  1. Spoon the orange chicken over cooked rice or serve alongside mixed vegetables.

Notes

This dish is quick to prepare, and the sauce is easy to make. Great for weeknight dinners and can be scaled for meal prep. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat gently.