Orange Chicken Bites
These juicy orange chicken bites are pan-seared and coated in a sticky, flavorful sauce made with fresh orange juice, honey, ginger, and soy. Served over rice and finished with sesame seeds and green onions, they’re perfect for a quick, satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ⅓ cup freshly squeezed orange juice from ~1 large orange
- 3 Tbsp honey
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1½ to 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1½ Tbsp unsalted butter
- Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish optional
Instructions
- Whisk soy sauce, orange juice, honey, ginger, and sesame oil.
- Marinate chicken in mixture for 20 minutes.
- Sear chicken in olive oil until golden and cooked through.
- .Remove from pan.
- Add reserved marinade and butter to pan.
- Boil for 1 minute to thicken.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://p4pd.org/orange-chicken-bites/
Notes
- For crispier chicken, pat it dry before cooking and don’t overcrowd the pan.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce for a spicy twist.
- Serve with steamed broccoli or stir-fried veggies for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated on the stovetop.