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Baked Orange Chicken Recipe

Baked Orange Chicken Recipe

5.3 from 7 reviews

This Baked Orange Chicken recipe is a flavorful twist on a classic dish, combining the zesty brightness of fresh orange juice with savory soy sauce and honey. Perfect for a delicious weeknight dinner!

Ingredients

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Chicken:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Marinade:

  • 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup honey (or maple syrup)
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch

Garnish:

  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. Mix the marinade: In a bowl, whisk together orange juice, zest, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger.
  3. Add cornstarch: Stir in cornstarch until dissolved; pour half of the marinade over the chicken in the baking dish.
  4. Bake the chicken: for 25-30 minutes until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
  5. Finish baking: Drizzle remaining marinade over chicken during the last 5 minutes of baking.
  6. Rest and serve: Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving with rice or noodles.

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Keywords: Baked Orange Chicken, Orange Chicken Recipe, Asian Chicken Dish