Name: Easy Orange Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Ingredients: 1/3 cup soy sauce; 1/3 - 1/2 cup orange juice; 3/4 cup water; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 tsp ground ginger; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 2 tbsp cornstarch; 2 cups diced rotisserie chicken

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I am a sucker for sweet and tangy orange chicken! And this homemade version is quicker and yummier than the fried take out version.

Plate of orange chicken over rice sitting on a countertop.

Recipe for Orange Chicken

If we’re eating out, chances are I’m requesting chinese food primarily so I can devour orange chicken. But let’s be real, ordering chinese takeout every week just isn’t practical. Luckily, this homemade orange chicken recipe is every bit as delicious as the takeout place down the street.

Made with rotisserie chicken for ease, this sauce is spectacularly sweet, tangy and quick. You can literally whip it up in 10 minutes! Customizable, you can serve up homemade orange chicken any day of the week with extra veggies, over rice, or with a side of egg rolls. Feel free to bookmark this page for your dinner playbook because you’ll be running back week after week after week.

Plate of orange chicken over rice sitting on a countertop. Next to the plate is a pitcher of extra sauce.

Ingredients in this Easy Orange Chicken Recipe

Soy sauce – You can definitely sub in low sodium soy sauce!
Orange juice – I keep little bottles of orange juice in my pantry just for this purpose!
Water
Granulated sugar – The sugar will help cut the salt in this savory sauce (and add the perfect amount of sweetness!)
Ground ginger
Garlic powder
Red pepper flakes – Adjust the heat of this sauce with the red pepper flakes. I am a wimp when it comes to spice and can only handle ¼ of a tsp.
Cornstarch
Diced rotisserie chicken – I love just tossing in the rotisserie chicken to make this such an easy meal but you can of course use any other type of cooked chicken you’d like.

PItcher of homemade orange chicken sauce.

How to Make Homemade Orange Chicken

In a cold medium skillet, whisk together the soy sauce, orange juice, cold water, granulated sugar, ground ginger, garlic powder, red pepper flakes and cornstarch until combined.
Once combined, heat over medium high heat until boiling and thickened.
Add in the diced rotisserie chicken and serve over rice.
Alternatively, you could use this sauce as a dip for chicken nuggets or egg rolls.

Close up of a plate of orange chicken over rice sitting on a countertop.

What dishes can I use this orange chicken sauce for?

I love to serve this sauce over rice with a big helping of stir-fryed vegetables on the side. But this sauce is also insanely delicious as a dip for egg rolls, chicken nuggets (not the dino ones haha), and homemade wontons.

How do I store homemade orange chicken?

Once cooked, store the sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. When ready to serve, you can reheat on the stove or in the microwave.

I am a sucker for sweet and tangy orange chicken! And this homemade orange chicken is quicker and yummier than the fried take out version. | Cooking with Karli |

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