Orange Sauce Recipe

This easy homemade orange sauce recipe is sweet, tangy, and perfect for adding bold citrus flavor to chicken, shrimp, or stir-fry. Learn how to make orange sauce with fresh orange juice, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger for a quick takeout-style favorite right at home.

Course Condiment, sauces

Cuisine American, Asian fusion, Chinese

Keyword chinese orange sauce recipe, Orange sauce recipe

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Servings oz.

Calories 33kcal

Author Bon Appeteach

Ingredients

1/2 cup Orange Juice fresh is best
2 tbsp Orange Zest
1/3 cup Honey
2 tbsp Brown Sugar
3 tbsp Rice Wine Vinegar
3 tbsp Soy Sauce
2 tbsp Sweet Chili Sauce
1-2 tsp Chili Flakes (adjust to your desired spice level)
2 Garlic Cloves minced
1 tsp Fresh Ginger grated
1 tsp Cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (slurry, for thickening)

Instructions

Combine Ingredients: In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together orange juice, orange zest, honey, vinegar, soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, chili flakes, garlic, and ginger.
Simmer & Thicken: Bring to a simmer and cook 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly reduced. Whisk in cornstarch slurry and simmer another 1–2 minutes until glossy and thickened.
Serve the Glaze: Use immediately as a glaze for grilled or roasted meats, toss with vegetables or tofu, or serve on the side as a dipping sauce.

Notes

Thickening tip: If your sauce is too thin, simmer a little longer or add another small splash of cornstarch slurry. If it’s too thick, whisk in cold water until the consistency is right.

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