Spicy Honey Orange Chicken
Transform your weeknight dinners with the vibrant flavors of Spicy Honey Orange Chicken! This irresistible dish combines tender, golden-brown chicken thighs with a bold, tangy glaze made from freshly squeezed orange juice, sweet honey, savory soy sauce, and a kick of sriracha. Infused with aromatic garlic and ginger, the sauce achieves a luscious, restaurant-quality consistency thanks to a quick cornstarch slurry. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy nights yet feels special enough for entertaining. Garnished with crisp green onions and optional sesame seeds, it’s as visually appealing as it is delicious. Serve it over fluffy steamed rice or alongside roasted vegetables for a complete, mouthwatering meal. Perfect for lovers of sweet-and-spicy flavor profiles, this dish is sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
- 0.5 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1.5 tablespoons sriracha sauce
- 2 cloves garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water (cold)
- 2 stalks green onions (sliced, for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (for garnish, optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Season the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs and cook for about 4–5 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the orange juice, honey, soy sauce, and sriracha sauce. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and cold water until smooth to create a slurry. Slowly add the slurry to the simmering sauce, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens (about 1–2 minutes).
Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, ensuring they are coated in the sauce. Allow the chicken to cook in the sauce for another 7–8 minutes, or until fully cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
Remove the skillet from heat and garnish the chicken with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
Serve hot with steamed rice, quinoa, or your favorite vegetables. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1443 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.9 g | 95% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.6 g | 83% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 436 mg | 145% | |
| Sodium | 3122 mg | 136% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 84.0 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 67.0 g | ||
| Protein | 109.7 g | 219% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 126 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1456 mg | 31% | |
*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.
