Sesame Orange Chicken

Crispy, golden, and bursting with tangy-sweet flavor, Sesame Orange Chicken is a restaurant-quality dish you can make at home in just under an hour. Juicy, bite-sized pieces of chicken are coated in a light, crunchy batter and fried to perfection before being tossed in a luscious homemade sauce made with fresh orange juice, soy sauce, honey, and a hint of ginger and garlic for aromatic depth. A drizzle of sesame oil brings everything together, while toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions provide the perfect finishing touch. Whether served over steamed rice or noodles, this easy orange chicken recipe is a crowd-pleaser that combines crispiness, citrusy zing, and savory satisfaction. Perfect for busy weeknights or weekend indulgence, this dish is a flavorful twist on an Asian-inspired classic.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Chicken breast, boneless and skinless
• 120 grams Cornstarch
• 60 grams All-purpose flour
• 2 pieces Eggs
• 500 milliliters Vegetable oil (for frying)
• 120 milliliters Orange juice
• 60 milliliters Soy sauce
• 60 grams Honey
• 30 grams Brown sugar
• 15 milliliters Rice vinegar
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
• 15 grams Cornstarch (for sauce thickening)
• 30 milliliters Water (for cornstarch slurry)
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds, toasted
• 2 pieces Green onions, thinly sliced

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, combine the cornstarch and all-purpose flour. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.

Step 3

Beat the eggs in a separate bowl.

Step 4

Dredge the chicken pieces first in the flour-cornstarch mixture, then dip them into the beaten eggs, and coat them once more in the flour mixture. Place the coated chicken pieces on a tray.

Step 5

Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or wok over medium-high heat. Once the oil reaches about 175°C (350°F), fry the chicken in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3–4 minutes per batch. Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

Step 6

In a separate saucepan over medium heat, combine orange juice, soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Stir the ingredients until the sugar dissolves and the mixture begins to simmer.

Step 7

Make a cornstarch slurry by whisking 15 grams of cornstarch with 30 milliliters of water. Gradually add the slurry to the simmering sauce while stirring continuously. Cook for another 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens.

Step 8

Add a teaspoon of sesame oil to the sauce and mix well.

Step 9

Toss the fried chicken pieces in the prepared orange sauce until evenly coated.

Step 10

Transfer the sesame orange chicken to a serving platter and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

Step 11

Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1685.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6620.3

Total Fat 551.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 82.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.0g
Cholesterol 797mg	0%
Sodium 2880.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 272.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.0g	0%
Total Sugars 89.6g
Protein 185.2g	0%

Vitamin D 147IU	0%
Calcium 390.3mg	0%
Iron 14.5mg	0%
Potassium 2200.9mg	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: 73.0%

Protein: 10.9%

Carbs: 16.1%