EASY ORANGE CHICKEN | THE MODERN PROPER

Easy Orange Chicken | The Modern Proper image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tsp orange zest
1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
3 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
1/2-1 tsp chili-garlic paste
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup water
1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 2" cubes
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp olive oil

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°F
In a large bowl toss chicken breast pieces with salt and olive oil and arrange on a baking sheet
Bake chicken cubes for 20 minutes on center rack until cooked through
While chicken is baking prepare a sauce
In a small bowl form a slurry by combining cornstarch with water until fulling incorporated
In a small saucepan add all ingredients, including prepared slurry, and bring to a simmer
Allow to simmer for 3-5 minutes, until sauce has thickened
Once chicken is done pour the orange sauce over the chicken and toss until chicken is fully coated
Serve warm over white rice or cauliflower rice
Enjoy!