Orange-Glazed Fried Chicken Bites with Sesame and Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-10 · Updated 2026-06-10

Tender chicken pieces fried to golden perfection and coated in a bright orange glaze with toasted sesame seeds and fresh scallions for a vibrant finish. This Chinese-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken breast, all-purpose flour, cornstarch for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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, cut into bite-sized chunks chicken breast
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 3/4 cup water
• 4 tbsp for frying vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup orange marmalade
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 clove, minced garlic
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 2 stalks, thinly sliced scallions

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Gradually add 3/4 cup water, whisking to form a smooth batter.
2. Step 2: Heat 4 tbsp vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
3. Step 3: Dip 1 lb bite-sized chicken breast chunks into the batter, allowing excess to drip off, and carefully fry in batches for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
4. Step 4: In a small saucepan, combine 1/3 cup orange marmalade, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 minced garlic clove. Heat over medium heat, stirring, until the sauce thickens and bubbles, about 3-4 minutes.
5. Step 5: Toss the fried chicken bites in the orange glaze until evenly coated.
6. Step 6: Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 thinly sliced scallions for garnish.