Very Easy Chicken with Orange Sauce
Brighten up your dinner routine with this incredibly flavorful and *Very Easy Chicken with Orange Sauce*! Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe combines tender, golden-brown chicken breasts with a zesty homemade orange sauce made from fresh orange juice, soy sauce, honey, and a hint of garlic. The sauce is perfectly balanced—sweet, savory, and tangy—then thickened to a silky texture that clings beautifully to the chicken. With a quick cook time of just 20 minutes, this dish is as convenient as it is delicious. Garnished with sliced green onions and optional sesame seeds for a pop of freshness and crunch, it’s a versatile meal that pairs wonderfully with steamed rice or seasonal veggies. Simple ingredients, bold flavors, and minimal effort make this the ultimate go-to for an easy yet impressive dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed or store-bought)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon orange zest (optional)
- 2 tablespoons green onions (sliced, for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon white sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through. (Internal temperature should reach 165°F/74°C.) Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, honey, and orange zest (if using). Pour this mixture into the skillet.
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. In a separate small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Slowly whisk the slurry into the orange sauce to thicken it.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the orange sauce over the chicken. Let it cook for 3-5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds (if using). Serve immediately with rice or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1571 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.7 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.3 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 4036 mg | 175% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.2 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.2 g | ||
| Protein | 222.0 g | 444% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 155 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 2480 mg | 53% | |
*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.
