Description
Easy Baked Orange Chicken is a delightful dish that perfectly balances healthiness with deliciousness. The key ingredient, fresh orange juice, not only infuses the dish with a burst of citrusy flavor but also provides a healthy dose of vitamin C.
Ingredients
2 T olive oil, divided
1 egg, beaten
1/2 c. cornstarch
1/2 c. panko breadcrumbs
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/4 c. honey, preferably local
1/4 c. fresh orange juice (zest before juicing)
1/4 c. sugar
2 T. soy sauce
2 T. rice vinegar
2 t. sesame oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 T. orange zest
1/2 t. red chili flakes
Sea salt and black pepper to taste
Cooked rice and steamed broccoli for serving
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350° F degrees. Grease a large casserole dish with one tablespoon of olive oil.
Crack egg into a shallow dish and lightly beat. In a 2nd shallow dish add cornstarch and to a 3rd shallow dish add the panko breadcrumbs.
Lightly season each with salt and pepper. Also season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper, to taste.
Dredge each chicken piece into the cornstarch, then the egg, and lastly into the panko crumbs. Transfer the coated chicken into the prepared casserole dish and brush with the remaining olive oil.
Remove the chicken from the oven and pour the orange glaze over it. Toss to coat the chicken and return into the oven until the chicken is cooked through and glossy, another 20 minutes, stirring once at the 10-minute mark.
Serve the chicken alongside rice and broccoli and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes