Pan-Fried Spicy Glazed Orange Chicken Thigh
By Tiffy Cooks
Ready in just 20 minutes, this Spicy Glazed Orange Chicken Thigh is crispy, juicy, and coated in a sticky-sweet chili orange glaze that’s packed with flavor. It’s the perfect easy weeknight dinner. No deep fryer needed, just one pan and a few simple ingredients. The fresh orange juice and honey give the glaze that perfect balance of tangy and sweet, while a touch of chili adds gentle heat. Serve this chicken over rice for a bold, saucy weeknight dinner, and keep the leftovers for a lunchbox the next day!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 boneless chicken thigh with the skin on boneless chicken thigh works well too
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp neutral oil for frying
Spicy Orange Glaze
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1.5 tbsp vegetarian oyster sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- ½ cup fresh orange juice
- 1-2 tsp red chili flakes optional for spice
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Pat the chicken dry, then season both sides with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Lightly coat with cornstarch, just enough to create a thin, even layer.
- Pan-Fry: Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Place the chicken skin-side down and pan-fry for 6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same pan, add minced garlic, soy sauce, vegetarian oyster sauce, honey, orange juice, and red chili. Simmer for 1 minute, stirring to combine and slightly thicken.
- Glaze the Chicken: Add the chicken back into the pan and coat evenly in the sauce. Cook on high heat for 1–2 minutes, letting the glaze bubble and caramelize beautifully.
- Serve: Plate and drizzle extra sauce over top. Garnish with fresh orange zest or chopped scallions if you like.
Nutrition
Calories: 729kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 40gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 221mgSodium: 1569mgPotassium: 705mgFiber: 1gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 597IUVitamin C: 33mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg
