This crispy honey orange chicken recipe is an easy and delicious weeknight dinner option. The chicken is coated in a flavorful mixture of spices and then fried to crispy perfection. The tangy and sweet honey orange sauce takes this dish to the next level. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal. Enjoy!
Delicious and crispy honey orange chicken recipe that is incredibly flavorful and easy to make.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp thyme dried
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, dried oregano, and cayenne pepper.
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces, then coat them in the flour mixture.
- In a large skillet, heat about 1 inch of oil over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken pieces in batches until golden and crispy, about 4-5 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- In a small saucepan, combine honey, orange juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and orange zest. Bring to a simmer.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Stir the slurry into the simmering sauce and cook until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the crispy chicken pieces to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
- Serve the crispy honey orange chicken over steamed rice or noodles.
Nutrition
Calories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 32gFat: 4gFiber: 1g
This was amazing! My kids loved it. Will make again!
I made this with tofu instead of chicken and it still tasted great! Just sayin’!
I think that’s awesome! Tofu is a great substitute, and it’s healthier too. Good on ya!
Tofu? Really? I don’t know if that would work. Sounds risky! But glad you liked it.
Too sweet for my taste. I like more salt and spice. But easy to make!
I hear you! Adding more spices could really boost the flavors. Maybe try adding some chili flakes or even some lime for a twist?
Wow! I can definitely taste the crispy perfection. My kids loved it! Will make again.
Tasted good but I thought it was a bit too sweet. Maybe less honey next time?
I’m glad your kids enjoyed it! It’s super easy and a hit at family dinners. 😊
I don’t know… seems too sweet for chicken. Might just stick to my old recipe.
Easy to make, but mine came out a bit soggy! Maybe I overcooked the sauce?
Cayenne pepper in chicken? Are you kidding me? LOL. I put cinnamon instead.
Cinnamon? That’s a wild swap! I guess everyone has their own taste. 🤷♂️
I substituted the rice vinegar with apple cider vinegar, and it was still great. I think I did better! 🙂
Tastes good, but my chicken didn’t stay crispy. What did I do wrong?
Maybe your oil wasn’t hot enough? That can make it soggy. Try heating it more next time!
Yumm! But I don’t understand how to make chicken… it’s confusing!
Yum! The sesame seeds really add a nice touch. Also, I served it with rice, can’t go wrong!
This looks absolutely delicious! I can’t wait to try it. Honey and orange sounds like a perfect combo.