Orange Chicken with Green Onions and Walnuts
Elevate your dinner game with this irresistible Orange Chicken with Green Onions and Walnuts, a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and nutty flavors that will delight your taste buds. Tender, golden-brown chicken bites are coated in a luscious orange sauce made from fresh orange juice, honey, and soy sauce, then studded with aromatic green onions and crunchy toasted walnuts for a delightful textural contrast. This quick, 35-minute recipe is simple enough for weeknights yet sophisticated enough to impress guests. Serve it alongside steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables for a vibrant, restaurant-quality meal at home. Don't forget the optional sesame seeds for an extra pop of flavor and visual appeal. Perfect for fans of Asian-inspired cuisine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 0.5 cup cornstarch
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp ground black pepper
- 0.25 cup vegetable oil
- 0.5 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp fresh ginger
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 0.5 cup walnuts, toasted
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
In a medium bowl, mix the cornstarch, flour, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, whisk the eggs.
Dip the chicken pieces into the egg mixture, then dredge in the cornstarch-flour mixture until evenly coated.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the chicken pieces in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per batch. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, orange zest, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
In a clean skillet or wok, pour the sauce mixture and cook over medium heat until it begins to thicken, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the fried chicken into the skillet and toss to coat the chicken evenly with the sauce.
Stir in the green onions and toasted walnuts, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes to ensure everything is heated through.
Transfer the orange chicken to a serving dish and sprinkle with sesame seeds (if using) for garnish. Serve hot with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2412 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 157.0 g | 201% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.9 g | 144% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 33.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 939 mg | 313% | |
| Sodium | 4071 mg | 177% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 109.3 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.0 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.9 g | ||
| Protein | 150.3 g | 301% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.8 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 328 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 12.9 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 1927 mg | 41% | |
*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.
