Teriyaki Orange Chicken Over Rice
Brighten up your dinner table with Teriyaki Orange Chicken Over Rice, a vibrant fusion of tangy citrus and savory Asian-inspired flavors. This crowd-pleasing dish features tender, bite-sized chicken thighs coated in a luscious homemade sauce made with fresh orange juice, soy sauce, honey, and aromatic ginger and garlic. The sauce, thickened to perfection with a cornstarch slurry, clings to every piece of golden-brown chicken, creating an irresistible blend of sweet and savory notes. Served over fluffy white rice and topped with sliced green onions and optional sesame seeds, this recipe is a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds. Ready in just over 30 minutes, Teriyaki Orange Chicken is an excellent option for busy weeknights and is sure to become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 0.25 cup Soy sauce
- 0.5 cup Fresh orange juice
- 3 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1.5 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Cold water
- 4 cups Cooked white rice
- 2 stalks Green onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
Instructions
Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, orange juice, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Set aside.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil.
Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and season lightly with salt and pepper.
Sear the chicken in the skillet for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove the chicken and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium and pour the prepared sauce into the skillet. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to slightly thicken and develop flavor.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry. Add this mixture to the sauce in the skillet and stir well. Simmer for an additional 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Let the mixture simmer for another 2 minutes to ensure the chicken is fully coated and heated through.
Serve the teriyaki orange chicken over freshly cooked white rice. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
Enjoy your flavorful Teriyaki Orange Chicken Over Rice!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2530 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 94.1 g | 121% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.1 g | 101% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 23.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 567 mg | 189% | |
| Sodium | 4312 mg | 187% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 272.2 g | 99% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 72.0 g | ||
| Protein | 143.9 g | 288% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 242 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 14.3 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 1948 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.
