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How To Make Orange Chicken Sauce

Orange chicken sauce is tangy, sweet, and savory with fresh citrus flavor. It’s quick to make and perfect for coating crispy chicken or spooning over rice.
Course Sauces and Spices, Sides
Cuisine American, Asian, Chinese, International
Keyword cornstarch, fresh orange juice, fry, orange, orange chicken, orange chicken recipe, orange chicken sauce, orange juice, orange sauce, orange zest, rice vinegar, soy sauce, zest
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 75kcal
Author Zuzana Paar

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 Tablespoons Broth of your favorite
  • 3 Tablespoons Rice Vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons Sweetener brown, low-carb type
  • 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons Orange Zest usually one orange, depending on size, finely grated
  • 3 Pieces Garlic Cloves minced
  • 2 Tablespoons Sesame Oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh Ginger or 1/8 teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon Xanthan Gum
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Instructions

  • Gather the broth, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, sweetener, spices, and aromatics so everything is prepped before cooking.
  • Heat sesame oil over medium-high and sauté minced garlic until fragrant, stirring to avoid burning.
  • Add sweetener, broth, orange zest, and ginger and let them cook briefly to blend and deepen the flavors.
  • Whisk in rice wine vinegar and soy sauce, then add xanthan gum and simmer, stirring until the sauce thickens smoothly.
  • Blend with an immersion blender until creamy (or leave slightly chunky if preferred), ready to coat fried chicken.

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Notes

  • Balance Sweet and Tangy: Adjust the sweetness by adding sugar or honey, and balance it with vinegar or lemon juice to keep the flavor fresh.
  • Add Ginger for Zing: A small amount of fresh grated ginger can give your sauce a warm, spicy kick that complements the orange.
  • Thicken with Cornstarch: If xanthan gum is unavailable, whisk in cornstarch mixed with water and let the sauce simmer until it thickens.
  • Finish with Orange Zest: A sprinkle of orange zest at the end brings an extra burst of citrus aroma, making your sauce even more vibrant.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 0.3mg | Sodium: 564mg | Potassium: 33mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.3mg