Baked Orange Chicken Magic: 5 Reasons It’s Your New Go-To Meal
This Baked Orange Chicken recipe is a simple and delicious weeknight meal. Tender chicken pieces are coated in a flavorful orange sauce and baked to perfection. It's quick, easy, and sure to be a family favorite!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken thighs Cut into 1-inch pieces
- 0.25 cup Cornstarch
- 0.5 cup Orange juice Freshly squeezed
- 0.25 cup Soy sauce Low sodium
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Ginger Grated fresh
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the orange juice, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic.
- Arrange the chicken on the prepared baking sheet and pour the orange sauce over the chicken.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
- Serve hot with rice or noodles.
Notes
Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions for added flavor and presentation.