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Healthy Orange Chicken

Healthy Orange Chicken: 5 Steps to Guilt-Free Delight

  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Chinese
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

A healthier version of the classic orange chicken dish.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ginger, grated
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 orange, zested
  • 2 green onions, sliced

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix orange juice, soy sauce, honey, cornstarch, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
  2. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  3. Add chicken and cook until browned.
  4. Pour the sauce over the chicken and stir well.
  5. Cook until the sauce thickens.
  6. Garnish with orange zest and green onions before serving.

Notes

  • Serve with steamed rice or vegetables.
  • Adjust spice level by adding more or less red pepper flakes.
  • Use fresh orange juice for best flavor.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: Healthy Orange Chicken