Aunty Pam's Orange And Ginger Chicken Recipe

A family favorite passed down through generations! This vibrant and flavorful Orange & Ginger Chicken recipe is incredibly easy to make, yet delivers restaurant-quality results. Juicy chicken pieces are bathed in a sweet and savory orange ginger sauce, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Get ready to experience a taste of family tradition!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 419.1 kcal
Protein 71g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Aunty Pam's Orange And Ginger Chicken

  • 2 lbs chicken pieces
  • 1/2 cup light soy sauce
  • 0 brown sugar (honey is used in the recipe instead)
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water (optional, for thickening)
  • cooking spray or 1 tablespoon oil (for greasing pan)
  • steamed rice or noodles (for serving)
  • chopped green onions (for garnish, optional)

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How to Make Aunty Pam's Orange And Ginger Chicken

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Place chicken pieces in a lightly greased roasting pan or casserole dish.
  3. In a blender, combine orange juice, ginger, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and cornstarch. Blend until smooth.
  4. Pour sauce evenly over the chicken pieces.
  5. Cover the roasting pan tightly with foil.
  6. Bake for 50 minutes, basting halfway through.
  7. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and sauce has thickened slightly.
  8. If desired, thicken the sauce further by mixing 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and stirring into the sauce during the last 5 minutes of baking.
  9. Serve the delicious Orange & Ginger Chicken over steamed rice or noodles. Garnish with chopped green onions (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

107 g

Sugar

32g

Fat

35g

Carbs

3g

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