Chicken Orange Sauce Recipe

Orange chicken sauce in glass jar closeup.

Chicken Orange Sauce Recipe

Chicken orange sauce brings the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavor to any meal. It’s bright, zesty, and easy to make with simple ingredients. Pour it over crispy chicken or toss it into a stir-fry for that classic takeout-style taste at home.

Course Pantry, Sauces and Spices

Cuisine American, Asian, International

Keyword chicken breast, chicken recipe, cornstarch, fried chicken, fry, orange, orange chicken, orange chicken recipe, orange chicken sauce, orange juice, orange sauce, orange zest

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Servings Portions

Calories 75kcal

Author Zuzana Paar

Equipment

Ingredients

1/4 Cup Stock
3 Tablespoons Rice Wine Vinegar
2 Tablespoosn Sweetener brown type, low-carb
2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
2 Tablespoons Zest from One Medium Orange finely grated
3 Pieces Garlic Cloves minced
2 Tablespoons Sesame Oil
1/4 teaspoon Grated Ginger or a Pinch of Ground Ginger, adjust to preference
1/4 teaspoon Xanthan Gum

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Instructions

Collect and measure all ingredients: broth, vinegar, soy sauce, sweetener, and spices before starting for a quick, easy process.
Heat sesame oil in a pan over medium-high heat and sauté garlic until fragrant, stirring often to prevent burning.
Stir in sweetener, chicken broth, orange zest, and ginger; cook for a minute to let the flavors infuse.
Pour in rice wine vinegar and soy sauce, whisk well, then sprinkle xanthan gum while stirring continuously; simmer until thickened.
Blend the sauce with an immersion blender until smooth and creamy, or leave slightly chunky if preferred.

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Notes

Use Fresh Oranges: For the best flavor, always use fresh oranges. It brings out the natural sweetness and tanginess that stored orange can’t match.
Adjust Sweetness: If you like your sauce a little sweeter, add a small amount of honey or brown sugar to taste. Start with a little and adjust as you go!
Thicken the Sauce Right: To achieve the perfect sauce consistency, don’t forget to add cornstarch mixed with water. This will give you that glossy, thick sauce that sticks beautifully to the chicken.

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