Spicy Orange Chicken
Spicy Orange Chicken offers a tantalizing blend of sweet citrus and fiery spices, perfect for those craving bold flavors. The tender chicken coated in a flavorful sauce pairs well with rice or vegetables, making it an ideal choice for a quick weeknight dinner or a lively weekend meal.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Combine flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a bag.
- Shake the chicken pieces individually until coated.
- Brown the chicken in butter in a skillet over medium-high heat, then pour off the fat.
- In a bowl, combine the remaining ingredients: brown sugar, vinegar, orange juice, ground nutmeg, and dried basil.
- Add the mixture to the skillet with the chicken and simmer, covered, for 25 minutes or until the chicken is tender.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).