Easy Orange Chicken Recipe

This sweet and tangy crispy chicken in a sticky orange sauce kissed with spice is one of our favorite weeknight dinners. You can make it in your air fryer or bake in the oven but either way it's a fast and simple dinner everyone loves. This delicious recipe is from my NEW Book "Preppy Kitchen: Super Easy" You can preorder your copy using the links below! My book is chock full of quick and easy recipes spanning everything from breakfast to dinner and of course lots of dessert! All the recipes have variations swap outs, and instructions for convenient tools like air fryers, slow cookers, and instant pots.
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[@DN00N]

For us Mediterranean folk, we always up our aromatics more than what a recipe says 🥹 I love adding tons of ginger and garlic too. It's too good!

[@ninaleo37]

I love that i can control the ingredients and that i can leave out the red peppers. I can't handle anything spicy, and I've always wanted to try Orange Chicken. I'm looking forward to trying this. 🙂

[@gerriebell2128]

Me too, I can’t handle spice at all but love all the other flavors in recipes. I’ve been wishing to find a recipe for Orange Chicken without spice.

[@southgagirl]

I love watching you cook and bake because I learn all the ways to keep my hands from getting gross and sticky!! It makes cooking so much more joyful.

[@jane-cn6nd]

I use vinyl gloves when I cook, no icky hands 😊

[@gr_crls3]

wow so nice

[@sharonoldham4374]

It's 4am, and the orange chicken looks fabulous. Wishing I had some now.

[@judymoorehead3046]

7am here, wishing I had some!!

[@WendyHannan-pt7ez]

Almost 3 am , what the hell I want some now 😉

[@WendyHannan-pt7ez]

I thought I was the only one not liking to touch corn starch, It gives me the creeps. 😩 I love the look of your book, especially the idea of cooking in the air fryer. Thank you.

[@ReverendPONT]

I'm happy I stumbled upon your channel. I'm the cook in the Family and your easy fo follow recipes have really got me to stretch my culinary limits, especially in baking. I baked my first cake last week following your banana cake recipe. Thank you for making dinner and treats more exciting in our house.

[@bearpawz_]

I've made his orange chicken SO many times! ((YUMMY)) 😋🍊

[@yorumsfield556]

Hands down, my favourite cook. My family and I thank you. I'd love for you to make some lamingtons. An Australian favourite. You and your family will love them. Thanks again John, you're the greatest.

[@leesawarshauer7928]

I think I would double the sauce. Can't wait for my second cookbook from you!!

[@sharonoldham4374]

For sure 😊

[@karen5670]

This recipe looks amazing. I'm going to make it ASAP. Thanks John for your consistency.

[@indraniniyogi1914]

Love your recipes John....l am from lndia but l enjoy making western dishes n there is so much l have learnt from YOU. Sending you loads of love n delicious cooking vibes !

[@jacquelinejackson1841]

I really love how you make things easy in the kitchen! It makes you wanna cook!

[@theunknownatheist3815]

I’m definitely gonna try this one! The marmalade sounds awesome! 😋I love the air fryer method. Healthier. This recipe goes in the saved folder!

[@KimberlyGingrich]

Thank you so much for that information on your cookbook! I love options! I will purchase your book.

[@melodybeitzel5378]

I absolutely love orange 🍊 chicken 😋😋 one of my favorites

[@Muchael754]

Thank you for this great recipe!! In fact, I didn’t like chicken because of its flavour, which was passed on from my father. But now, after I found your channel, I’m cooking chicken every week even a whole chicken!!

[@cookeryrecipes56]

What a fantastic video! The orange chicken recipe is super easy to follow and looks delicious. I loved the hands-on approach and helpful tips you shared. Congratulations for making a classic recipe accessible and so appealing. I can’t wait to test this wonder at home! ❤❤

[@70foolio]

I’m so glad you have another cook book. To be honest your KZbin channel is my main cookbook in the house so I had to say thank you for all your wonderful ideas and I love the way you teach and instruct (like various ways to complete recipe).❤❤❤❤❤

[@JimRekucki]

I have your cook book and love this Orange Chicken! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@jyfoxxc5929]

Just a tip, always season your chicken before breading. Yes, there is a glaze but the chicken needs seasoning to bring out its natural flavor. Simple salt and pepper atleast. Definitely looking forward to trying this! ❤

[@GeorgeSanchez-w4l]

Wow, this orange chicken recipe looks absolutely delicious and so easy to follow! 🍊🍗 I love how simple the ingredients are and how you break down each step. Can’t wait to try making this at home. Thanks for sharing such a tasty and straightforward recipe!

[@woolymittens]

I like the tip of using orange marmalade ..it makes so much sense yet I never thought of it. Thanks!

[@adriennecoleman5249]

This was a delicious recipe. Baked in the oven, as I don’t have an air fryer. The lesson I learned is take it easy on the cornstarch. Looking forward to making it again. Thank you, Jon.

[@thejourney1369]

I love orange chicken! The only way my Mom ever did chicken was to fry it. When I married, I learned that there are so many ways to have chicken and they are all good. I’d love to get the cookbook, but I have lost so much sight that I can no longer read. I know I would love your book. Do you have an easy chicken Marsala recipe? That is my other favorite way.

[@mvillegasv8]

Ugh! John! I need to buy your cookbook, asap! 🍳 Your recipes are da bomb! 👌🏻 I've made some of your recipes for my family, and they love it too! 🤗❤

[@wendydeklerk9960]

Just preordered mine, won't land until 20th August over here in the Netherlands 🙂Can't wait!

[@phyllisdrinnen1837]

Thanks John for this delicious, yet simple to make, recipe. I will definitely try it in my air fryer.

[@jenniferconstant9602]

Delicious recipe! My family loved it! I baked the chicken in the oven, using the broiler at the end to make sure it was crispy and it came out great.

[@angelagarcia8829]

Thanks John for all the extra suggestions, you are awesome!

[@dandelacruz4772]

The chicken looks delicious. It's making me feel hungry.

[@glendaharding4884]

Oh my, so making this, looks absolutely delicious!!

[@LaLunaLady]

This is such perfect timing. We had a bag of barely edible PF C____ orange chicken last weekend. As we were eating it, I said to my DH that I could probably make better from scratch and voila! John pops into my recommendations with this recipe! Thank you!

[@johncspine2787]

Try the Organic Chicken/Veg dumpIings by Bibigo! Fry directly from frozen in a couple tablespoons oil until lightly brown, goose heat, add water and cover to steam through, remove lid and re brown on bottom and turn if you want to brown another side, these dumplings are even organic, very tasty! Make a soy/vinegar/garlic/ginger/green onion/sesame oil dipping sauce. My grocery store sometimes runs a buy one get one free on these, and their Mandu dumplings are awesome too. My best packaged food discovery to date..

[@prissypacheco2860]

They are watching/ listening to you 😂

[@Reigan2468Farber]

The PFC chicken is horrible…..

[@calgal8915]

I had the PFC orange tofu instead of chicken. It’s been hit and miss.

[@karenroot450]

@@johncspine2787. Hello these are very tasty!

[@krafty6261]

Your recipes are amazing… I’ve tried several!😀I can’t wait to try this one… I think you are one of the best cooks out there! Congratulations on your new book 📖!❤

[@journeytothefinerthings]

Omg this looks soooo good. You just make everything so tasty. I love all over your recipes. Colorful, flavored well and just overall amazing. Myself and my family just adore you and your family. 💜💙

[@cherylmartin1740]

I love your recipes and watching you bake and cook. I wish I could taste it, but your recipes are not diabetic-friendly. So I live through you viscerally.

[@ShawhanFarms]

Best homemade orange chicken recipe I’ve ever tried! The sauce was so flavorful. Thanks for the great recipe! 🌟

[@nazmohammed2694]

I have to say that the was the best oranges chicken I’ve ever had ❤ what’s better my grandson’s loves it!!thank you

[@sharonreznick4397]

What an amazing recipe! I tried it and it was a big hit! Thank you for sharing, John! Love your recipes!! I’m going to order your new book!

[@joellens9674]

This looks not only delicious, but easy to prepare! Now I know what to make for tonight's dinner! Looking forward to the new cookbook.

[@KerriLynnBulger]

I love your show & recipes. It makes cooking fast & tasty!

[@heartmind.coaching]

Gorgeous recipe! I'd love to come to your home for dinner sometime!

[@Seamus0514]

I love orange chicken, and this recipe looks delish! Thanks for the Amazon link to order your book. I just ordered and it was easy-peasy. Can't wait for the August release!

[@ilovemelodyjane]

I make his recipes more than all others put together. 😘 He's my favorite.

[@kayelllxo]

can’t wait to get your second cook book! you e made me love cooking again! ❤

[@JamesTony1]

Looks amazing. I really love your recipes ❤😋 just ordered your new book!

[@SavoryExperimentsCooking]

Who needs takeout when you have this deliciousness?! Yum!

[@MaritzaJustKeepsPlanting-ek1xr]

Ever since I discovered your site I am a true fan. You are awesome!!! I love all your recipes which are easy to follow and recreate. Thank you so much and I wish you the very best and continued success. I just started my garden page in Florida which is still in the high 80s with 80% humidity - yuck:-)) so its so nice to get a reprieve from gardening to cooking both passions of mine. Be blessed!!! Maritza xoxo

[@karenroot450]

I have one comment! This looks fantastic and easy; Needs More Sauce!! Thanks

[@pennivalenti6602]

I like more sauce as well, so I can spoon it over the rice.

[@karenroot450]

@@pennivalenti6602 Hello. Yes exactly! What does just Glazing do? I want more for my Rice. I am even so bold as to request extra sauce when I go to Chinese Restaurants! So much better too!

[@jerisharpe906]

I slways enjoy your cooking show, everything always looks delicious.

[@carylcastro1304]

I made this tonight It’s delicious. I also would like more sauce. The chicken came out crunchy and juicy.

[@UVIcki]

I love your kitchen. I love orange chicken too.

[@houessoupaidie6389]

This aromatic recipe amazed me

[@catherinekamoen6685]

This looks so flaming good n I’m going to buy the recipe book from catch as soon as I get paid

[@pattyreed3175]

I sure enjoy your channel and recipes. Thanks for all you do ❤️🍷

[@Blanca.Garcia1016]

Just preordered your cookbook and I can’t wait to recreate your recipes 🎉🎉

[@MP-yz6sb]

This looks delicious. I love orange chicken but have never made it at home.

[@guil01234]

Looks & sounds yummy!!!!! I’m waiting on your cookbook now from Amazon! Coming in August!

[@lynnepopash2292]

I just did my pre order on Amazon. Can't wait!

[@lisalister8002]

Makes my mouth water! Can't wait to make it!

[@Waffl3B1T]

Oh god this looks amazing!! I was wondering what to make for dinner. Guess I know now!!

[@dianeheinig3265]

This recipe looks incredible, I can't wait to try. Question: I was wondering if it would taste the same with a lower sugar marmalade. Can't wait to see the book!

[@laurenk1766]

I haaaaaate the feel of cornstarch! It feels…..squeaky. Does that make sense? i’ll be making this recipe soon!

[@BrianD0313]

Looks delicious! I'm amazed that sauce was able to thoroughly coat all those chicken pieces.

[@judyp4221]

Great recipe John! Btw… I saw that you were on Watch What Happens Live last night, but I didn’t catch it until the very end. 😢I’m sure you did a great job on the show. Congratulations 🎉 on all of your success. All the best. ❤️❤️

[@JeanPierre-fq7hl]

Thanks!

[@HazelSmith-y4l]

Hi there. Absolutely love you and your videos. I have your first book, can't wait to get the second one!!! This looks delicious. Just wondering what spray you use. There are so many different ones and some just don't taste very nice. Thanks again for all you do ❤

[@stj53]

I loved 'the moments that matter'

[@MaybelleFish]

love your mixing bowl collection. immediately makes a ninja master vibe. do you ever give links to products you use?

[@miker8915]

Wow, this looks so Delicious! Thank you for posting 😀

[@mmakomanyatja5213]

Outstanding friend Wow 👌 very thankfull God bless your family much appreciated 👏

[@ritaschultz6859]

I heard that crunch oh that sounded sooo good 👍

[@PamSmith-iv8zu]

Hello there and thank you for all the great recipes. I am very new to my air fryer and your recipes seem like the perfect ones to get started with. Could you please specify which setting on the air fryer to use, not just the temperature and time? I never know which is the right one. Thank you, Pam

[@christinedoucette478]

I have to say u r my new favourite to follow , love ur way of explaining the recipe have tried many all fantastic ty

[@jbirsner]

Congratulations on your cookbook!

[@EchoSigma6]

I’ve been hearing sooo much about you from my wife and she’s made some fantastic desserts off your recipes but I’m the better cook in my opinion. Lol. I’m going to try this recipe, thank you.

[@barbaragermain3713]

Looks so Good

[@parriciasciarra7762]

thanks for air fryer chicke recipes

[@sherryw-ponyluv-er2394]

I’m pretty lazy about fiddly dredging but this looks so good. Might have to make it!!!!!

[@kayo5291]

I’m pretty fiddly when people use disposable plastic unnecessarily, but the recipe does look really yummy!

[@davidcarbone3385]

omg love orange chicken! thank you! and LOVE the flexibility in the recipe; question: I have lemons not oranges, so use lemons or go out and get oranges, I know the taste difference but could lemons work similarly. ? j/w. I imagine I could toast the sesame seeds although I love SS straight up, too!

[@sharronleman5768]

I have your first cookbook and have pre-ordered this one. What kind of air fryer are you using? Really enjoy all of your videos. Thanks for taking the time to share with us.

[@maryannknox7158]

This sounds so fabulous

[@LindaDaoust54]

My family enjoys sauce and/or gravy a LOT. I will have to double the recipe for sure.

[@rebeccawickremaratne8524]

Thank you so much John. It looks delicious. What can I use instead of rice wine?

[@TheZesister]

It looks delicious ! Bisou from France ❤

[@ozzielinkin]

it looks wonderfully delicious

[@lindacarter4891]

Enjoyed this video. Good job. I’m hungry.

[@Sally-v6f]

Marmalade oh yeah !!!! Great idea 👍

[@TheBenolan]

The best air fryer crispy chicken I've made yet

[@karenshurley4793]

Quick question John, what are your thoughts on silicone and parchment paper liners for hot fryers. Would you have to add extra time(if you’re using the silicone)so your food can cook 👩🏻‍🍳 an entire book on cooking Chinese would be so much appreciated! Thank you John

[@adrianaflores4588]

It looks delicious, y must tray it😊. By the way, wich air fryer you use? ❤❤

[@misakistalker]

unrelated but, I made your orange cake, John, it was the most delicious, orangiest cake ever. you're the GOAT

[@fearedtaco4076]

I’m pouring honey on you goat

[@rally618]

Watching food videos and starving LOL Looks Amazing

[@brucetidwell7715]

The Orange Chicken recipe that I have makes sauce for two pounds of chopped up chicken. I'm single and that's way too much. I discovered that the sauce will keep for several weeks in the refrigerator, before it's cooked. Then it's a quick dinner, just chop and bread your chicken and it's ready to go.

[@DaniMacYo]

Noice. I like how this version is easier and quicker to make. ❤️

[@nancylafferty8362]

That looks amazing! Checking out your cookbook!

[@patriciagurwitz509]

Looks absolutely delicious🤪😳👍🏼

[@ana-7421]

This looks so good. I wonder if I could use tofu instead of chicken?

[@lizzyanthus1]

I love orange chicken! Thanks so much for this one! By the way, have you ever thought of adopting a 72 year old lady? LOL! Your hubby and kids are sooo lucky to have you! 😁

[@papijohn2661]

Hello , I have enjoyed all your recipes!!! I would love for you to figure out a good recipe for pumpkin pecan cobbler😃

[@farzadfaramarzi3355]

I'd love to watch more meals with rice as an Iranian

[@LetJaredCook]

Hey John, First off I Looooovvvvvveeeeee your recipes, but I looked up and down for a shortbread recipe. And since I’m from Ireland it’s a big deal, if you can could you make a shortbread recipe, because I want to learn from the greatest 😅 Best Regards Jared