3 Ingredient Orange Chicken Sauce

By: CALVIN ROURKE

Published: January 01, 2025

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Why make this recipe

This 3 Ingredient Orange Chicken Sauce is perfect for those who want a quick and tasty dish. It combines sweet orange juice with savory soy sauce, making it a great topping for chicken. With just three ingredients, you can easily whip this up any time you want a delicious meal.

How to make 3 Ingredient Orange Chicken Sauce

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Directions:

  1. In a small saucepan, combine the orange juice and soy sauce.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the cornstarch with a little water to create a slurry.
  4. Add the slurry to the saucepan, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.
  5. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before serving it over chicken.

How to serve 3 Ingredient Orange Chicken Sauce

You can serve this sauce over grilled or fried chicken, making it more flavorful. Drizzle it generously over the chicken and add some steamed rice or vegetables on the side. This makes for a complete meal that everyone will enjoy.

How to store 3 Ingredient Orange Chicken Sauce

If you have leftover sauce, you can store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It should last for about a week. Just reheat it gently on the stove or in the microwave before using it again.

Tips to make 3 Ingredient Orange Chicken Sauce

  • For a thicker sauce, let it cook a bit longer after adding the cornstarch slurry.
  • Taste the sauce before serving. You can adjust the flavors by adding a bit more orange juice or soy sauce, depending on your preference.
  • Try using fresh orange juice for an even better flavor.

Variation

You can add garlic or ginger for some extra flavor. Just sauté some minced garlic or ginger in the pan before adding the orange juice and soy sauce.

FAQs

Can I use bottled orange juice?
Yes, bottled orange juice works well in this recipe if you don’t have fresh oranges.

Is this sauce good for other proteins?
Absolutely! This sauce is great with fish, tofu, or pork too.

Can I freeze the sauce?
Yes, you can freeze it in a freezer-safe container. Just thaw and reheat before use.

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3 Ingredient Orange Chicken Sauce

A quick and delicious sauce made with orange juice and soy sauce, perfect for topping chicken.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
  • By: Calvin Rourke
  • Category: DINNER
  • Difficulty: Not specified
  • Cuisine: Not specified
  • Yield: 4 Servings
  • Dietary: None

Ingredients

  • 01 1 cup orange juice
  • 02 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 03 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

Step 01

1. In a small saucepan, combine the orange juice and soy sauce.

Step 02

2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.

Step 03

3. In a separate bowl, mix the cornstarch with a little water to create a slurry.

Step 04

4. Add the slurry to the saucepan, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.

Step 05

5. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before serving over chicken.