Orange Chicken with Green Onions and Walnuts

Elevate your dinner game with this irresistible Orange Chicken with Green Onions and Walnuts, a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and nutty flavors that will delight your taste buds. Tender, golden-brown chicken bites are coated in a luscious orange sauce made from fresh orange juice, honey, and soy sauce, then studded with aromatic green onions and crunchy toasted walnuts for a delightful textural contrast. This quick, 35-minute recipe is simple enough for weeknights yet sophisticated enough to impress guests. Serve it alongside steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables for a vibrant, restaurant-quality meal at home. Don't forget the optional sesame seeds for an extra pop of flavor and visual appeal. Perfect for fans of Asian-inspired cuisine!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 0.5 cup cornstarch
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp ground black pepper
• 0.25 cup vegetable oil
• 0.5 cup fresh orange juice
• 1 tbsp orange zest
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 tsp fresh ginger
• 4 green onions, sliced
• 0.5 cup walnuts, toasted
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and set aside.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, mix the cornstarch, flour, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, whisk the eggs.

Step 3

Dip the chicken pieces into the egg mixture, then dredge in the cornstarch-flour mixture until evenly coated.

Step 4

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the chicken pieces in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per batch. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, orange zest, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger.

Step 6

In a clean skillet or wok, pour the sauce mixture and cook over medium heat until it begins to thicken, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 7

Add the fried chicken into the skillet and toss to coat the chicken evenly with the sauce.

Step 8

Stir in the green onions and toasted walnuts, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes to ensure everything is heated through.

Step 9

Transfer the orange chicken to a serving dish and sprinkle with sesame seeds (if using) for garnish. Serve hot with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(919.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2411.7

Total Fat 157.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 33.6g
Cholesterol 939.0mg	0%
Sodium 4070.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 109.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.0g	0%
Total Sugars 38.9g
Protein 150.3g	0%

Vitamin D 113.8IU	0%
Calcium 327.6mg	0%
Iron 12.9mg	0%
Potassium 1927.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.6%

Protein: 24.5%

Carbs: 17.8%