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!
Crispy Honey Orange Chicken
Delicious and crispy honey orange chicken recipe that is incredibly flavorful and easy to make.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 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 dried thyme
- 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
- Chopped green onions, 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
