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Lazy Orange Chicken

Recipe by Zachary Neman on InstagramAdded 31 October 2026.

15 minutes to prep, 10 to cook. A quick, 15‑minute orange chicken made with pre‑breaded chicken bites and a bright, tangy sauce. The dish balances sweet orange flavor with a hint of heat, perfect for a fast weeknight dinner.

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Lazy Orange Chicken by Zachary Neman, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, add the neutral oil, then the garlic, ginger, red chili flakes, orange zest, orange juice, rice vinegar, light soy sauce, and sugar; raise the heat to medium‑high and simmer, stirring, for about 5 to 7 minutes.

  2. Mix the cornstarch with water to form a slurry, then pour it into the skillet while stirring; continue stirring until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, then remove from heat.

Tips while you cook

Stir continuously while simmering
Keep the sauce moving throughout the 5‑7 minute simmer to prevent sticking.
Make the cornstarch slurry first
Mix cornstarch with water before adding it to the hot skillet.
Remove from heat at proper thickness
Take the skillet off the burner once the sauce coats the back of a spoon to stop over‑thickening.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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