Crispy Orange Chicken with Ginger-Soy Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

Golden fried chicken pieces tossed in a tangy orange sauce infused with fresh ginger and soy for a classic Chinese takeout favorite. This Chinese recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cornstarch, vegetable oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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 (450g), cut into 1-inch pieces boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• for frying, about 2 cups vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water cornstarch slurry
• 2 sliced for garnish green onions
• 1 tsp for garnish sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Toss 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch pieces with 1/2 cup cornstarch until fully coated. Heat about 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet or wok to 350°F.
2. Step 2: Fry the chicken pieces in batches for 4-5 minutes until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
3. Step 3: In a separate saucepan, combine 1/2 cup fresh orange juice, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
4. Step 4: Stir in 1 tbsp cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water) and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
5. Step 5: Toss the fried chicken in the orange glaze until evenly coated, then garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tsp sesame seeds before serving.