Description
Baked Orange Chicken is a delicious fusion of tender chicken and vibrant citrus flavors, drizzled in a sweet and tangy orange sauce. This easy-to-make dish transforms any weeknight dinner into a gourmet experience, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying with family. The enticing aroma fills your kitchen, making it a meal that everyone will love. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete, satisfying meal that’s sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tbsp light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 green onions (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly coat a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and place them in the prepared baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil.
- Add the cornstarch-water mixture to the sauce and stir until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken, coating thoroughly, then bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approx. 6 oz)
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 90mg