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Oven Baked Orange Chicken

A healthier takeout-style orange chicken made crispy in the oven and coated in a sweet, tangy citrus glaze.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese-American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breast cubed
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup cornstarch
Sauce
  • 0.75 cup orange juice fresh
  • 1 tbsp orange zest
  • 0.33 cup soy sauce
  • 0.33 cup honey

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Coat chicken in egg and cornstarch.
  3. Bake 20–25 minutes.
  4. Prepare orange sauce and thicken.
  5. Toss chicken with sauce and serve.

Notes

Use fresh orange juice for best flavor and avoid overcrowding the pan.