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Crispy homemade Orange Chicken coated in a glossy sauce served alongside savory Fried Rice garnished with green onions.

Orange Chicken and Fried Rice

Crispy chicken tossed in a sweet and tangy orange sauce served with fragrant homemade fried rice—a takeout favorite made easy at home!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Orange Chicken
  • 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp ginger powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
Orange Sauce
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water slurry
  • 1 tbsp orange zest
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp chili flakes optional
Fried Rice
  • 3 cups cooked jasmine rice day-old preferred
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Wok or Frying Pan

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, season the chicken with soy sauce, garlic powder, ginger powder, salt, and pepper. Toss with cornstarch until evenly coated.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden and crispy, about 6–8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add orange juice, honey, rice vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, orange zest, and chili flakes. Stir and bring to a simmer.
  4. Add the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.
  5. Return the chicken to the pan and toss until fully coated in the sauce.
  6. In a separate pan, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add the beaten eggs and scramble for 1 minute.
  7. Add the cooked rice, peas and carrots, and green onions. Stir-fry for 4–5 minutes until heated through and slightly toasted.
  8. Serve the orange chicken over the fried rice and garnish with extra green onions or sesame seeds.

Notes

For extra crispiness, cook the chicken in batches without overcrowding the pan. Day-old rice gives the best fried rice texture!