Crispy Honey-Glazed Orange Chicken Stir Fry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-29 · Updated 2026-04-29

Juicy battered chicken pieces stir-fried and coated in a glossy, tangy honey-orange sauce for a perfect balance of sweet and savory. This Chinese recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs cornstarch, vegetable oil, orange juice, fresh for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 4 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup orange juice, fresh
• 3 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
• 1/4 tsp red chili flakes
• 2 tbsp green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 tsp sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch pieces, then toss with 1/2 cup cornstarch until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Heat 4 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add chicken pieces in a single layer and fry for 4-5 minutes without moving until bottoms are golden and crispy, then flip and cook another 3-4 minutes until cooked through and crispy on all sides. Remove and set aside.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup fresh orange juice, 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes.
4. Step 4: Remove excess oil from the skillet, leaving about 1 tbsp. Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet and simmer over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until it thickens and becomes glossy.
5. Step 5: Return the crispy chicken pieces to the skillet and toss to coat completely with the orange sauce.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 tbsp thinly sliced green onions and 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.