Healthy Orange Chicken
A healthier take on the classic orange chicken, combining sweet and tangy flavors with tender chicken for a guilt-free indulgence any day of the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
- 1 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Create the Flavorful Sauce: In a bowl, mix together the orange juice, soy sauce, honey, cornstarch, ginger, and garlic.
- Heat the Olive Oil: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté the Chicken: Add the cubed chicken to the skillet and season it with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Combine the Chicken and Sauce: Pour the orange sauce over the chicken, stirring to coat evenly. Let it simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Garnish and Serve: Serve your Healthy Orange Chicken garnished with fresh green onions.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the orange sauce for 30 minutes before cooking. Can be made gluten-free with the right soy sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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