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Orange Chicken Sandwich

Recipe by Donaldo Estevam on InstagramAdded 31 October 2026.

20 minutes to prep, 15 to cook. A vibrant orange chicken sandwich packed with crispy, sauce‑glazed chicken and a refreshing cucumber‑jalapeño topping. The sweet‑tangy orange sauce, bright herbs, and a hint of heat make this sandwich both comforting and exciting. Perfect for a quick, flavorful lunch.

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Orange Chicken Sandwich by Donaldo Estevam, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  1. Slice cooked chicken breast on a wooden board.

  2. Place sliced chicken onto bread spread with herbs.

  3. Mix raw chicken breast with a coating mixture in a bowl.

  4. Coat the chicken in an orange crumbly mixture and fry until golden.

  5. Sauté finely chopped garlic in oil until fragrant.

  6. Add sugar, honey, orange zest, and white creamy sauce to the pan, simmering to create a glossy reddish‑brown sauce.

  7. Stir in chopped green herbs and yellow seeds into the sauce.

  8. Dip the breaded chicken breast into the sauce, coating it thoroughly.

  9. Slice cucumber thinly with a mandoline and place in a container.

  10. Add sliced jalapeño, orange zest, and white creamy substance to the cucumber, then toss with chopsticks.

  11. Season the cucumber mixture with a sprinkle of powdered seasoning.

  12. Assemble the sandwich by layering the sauced chicken breast on the bread and adding the seasoned cucumber slices.

Tips while you cook

Prepare coating mixture first
Mix the raw chicken with the coating mixture before heating the pan.
Fry chicken to golden color
Cook the coated chicken until golden before adding any sauce.
Sauté garlic before sauce
Sauté the finely chopped garlic in oil until fragrant, then add the sauce ingredients.
Toss cucumber topping just before assembly
Combine cucumber, jalapeño, orange zest, and sauce, then season, right before building the sandwich.

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

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