Craving take-out but don't want to leave your house? You're in luck! We've rounded up the best orange chicken recipes that are sure to satisfy even the pickiest eaters.
From classic orange chicken to spicy orange chicken and even grilled orange chicken thighs, you're sure to find something that you can't wait to try. And the best part? All these recipes are easy to make and so much better than take-out.
So what are you waiting for? Get cooking and enjoy the best orange chicken recipes!
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Honey Orange Glazed Chicken
Honey Orange Glazed Chicken combines delicious spices and a sweet and tangy honey orange glaze. This makes the perfect meal for your family and has amazing flavor!
This Orange Chicken Recipe brings Chinese takeout home! It's easy to make and oh so delicious to enjoy this takeout fakeout favorite in the comfort of your own kitchen.
This slow cooker orange chicken is breaded chunks of chicken tossed in a sweet and savory Asian sauce and cooked in the crock pot. A take out copycat that's perfect for a busy weeknight!
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Easy Weeknight Recipes
Orange Chicken in the Instant Pot
This easy recipe for Orange Chicken in the Instant Pot features tender chicken in a zesty orange sauce made with real orange juice, fresh ginger, soy sauce, and sriracha.
Make restaurant style orange chicken at home! The sauce is made from orange marmalade, bbq sauce, soy sauce and water. Poured over crispy home-fried chicken bites. So delicious you won’t believe how simple it is.
This scrumptious Citrus-Glazed Orange Chicken is the perfect combination of tangy and sweet. Made with fresh oranges, ginger, garlic, and an easy homemade sauce, it will quickly become a family favorite. It serves 6 and makes a delicious meal paired with your favorite side dish.
In a mixing bowl, combine chicken cubes with cornstarch until evenly coated. Shake off excess cornstarch.
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Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the coated chicken cubes and cook until lightly golden on all sides. Remove chicken from skillet and place on a paper towel.
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In a mixing bowl, zest oranges, add orange juice (discarding seeds), minced garlic, grated ginger, low-sodium soy sauce, and low-sodium barbecue sauce. Whisk to combine.
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Pour sauce mixture into the skillet and bring to a simmer. Add cooked chicken and toss to coat.
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Cook on medium heat until the sauce has thickened to desired consistency, about 10 minutes.
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Remove chicken with a slotted spoon, place on a serving platter, and garnish with sliced green onions, if desired. Serve with a side of your choice, such as fried rice with cabbage, or cauliflower fried rice.
A delicious take on orange chicken! Such a bright and delicious blend of sweet, tangy and smokey flavors. Its so easy to make and that glaze will leave everyone craving more. My whole family loved this chicken!
Insanely easy to prep and ready in only 40 minutes, this sheet pan orange chicken with rice and broccoli is packed with tons of citrus-y orange goodness and the ultimate hands-off dinner!
Homemade Spicy Orange Chicken is better than takeout and the BEST easy orange chicken recipe! Skillet cooked chicken coated in a sticky, tangy, spicy orange marmalade sauce and ready to serve in just 30 minutes makes this Chinese orange chicken a meal the whole family will love.
This orange chicken stir fry recipe might be better than takeout. Orange marmalade adds a citrus flavor that pairs well with the sweet and salty elements.
Get the best of Chinese Orange Chicken takeout at home! This recipe is loaded with sweet citrus flavors, sesame seeds, and scallions. It’s surprisingly easy to make. All you need is a large skillet. And don’t skip the orange zest in the sauce—it’s the most important piece!
Air Fryer Orange Chicken is tangy, sweet, savory, and the ultimate Chinese take out copycat recipe. The air fryer makes cooking a delicious Orange Chicken meal easy!
Original Orange Chicken By Panda Express Recipe by Tasty
Why order takeout when you can make your own orange chicken at home? This recipe features crispy chicken coated in a zesty orange sauce, and it's easy to make in your own kitchen!
My husband loves this simple sweet chili chicken dish so much he often requests it when he comes home from deployment. The sweet chili sauce adds just the right amount of heat to the bright, citrusy sauce. —Jessica Eastman, Bremerton, Washington
This orangey chicken was the first meal I served my future husband. I chose it because it's easy, but he thought it was amazing and gobbled it up. We were married three months later, so I guess it worked. —Leah Harvath, Heber City, Utah
Orange chicken, meet chicken tenders. Chicken tenders, meet orange chicken. Now that we’re all BFFs, it’s time to combine these two culinary classics into a single family-friendly, finger-lickin’ favorite: Baked Orange Chicken Tenders!