Baked Orange Chicken

4.67 from 3 votes

This baked orange chicken is crispy, tender, and coated in a sticky sweet orange sauce that tastes even better than takeout.

Prep Time30

Cook Time1

Total Time1 30

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Asian American

Keyword: baked orange chicken, orange chicken recipes

Servings: Servings

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

Chicken

3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts about 2 pounds
salt and pepper to taste
1¼ cups cornstarch
3 eggs beaten
¼ cup canola oil

Orange Sauce

⅔ cup brown sugar
⅔ cup orange juice
¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons sriracha optional
3 tablespoons white vinegar
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish. Cut 3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
Add 1¼ cups cornstarch to a large Ziploc bag, along with the cut chicken pieces. Close the bag and shake to coat the chicken well.
In a small bowl, whisk together 3 eggs. Dip each coated chicken piece into the beaten eggs to coat the chicken, then shake off any excess egg. Set aside on a plate while you coat the remaining chicken.
Heat ¼ cup canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken until browned. Place the chicken in the prepared baking dish.
In a medium bowl, whisk ⅔ cup brown sugar, ⅔ cup orange juice, ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce, 2 teaspoons sriracha, 3 tablespoons white vinegar, 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon garlic salt, 1 tablespoon grated orange peel, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch.
Pour the sauce over the chicken and bake for 1 hour, stirring the chicken every 15 minutes to coat the chicken in the sauce. Serve over rice and enjoy!

Notes

Leftover Instructions

Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Freezer: Store the baked and cooled orange chicken in a freezer-safe airtight container. Freeze up to 3 months! Thaw in the fridge overnight before rewarming.
Reheat: Reheat portions in the microwave for 1-2 minutes until warm.

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