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healthy orange chicken recipe

Healthy Orange Chicken Recipe: 5 Reasons to Love It


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

A healthy version of orange chicken that is flavorful and easy to make.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb chicken breast, diced
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 green onion, chopped

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 diced chicken and cook until browned.
  4. Pour the sauce over the chicken and stir to coat.
  5. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  6. Garnish with green onion before serving.

Notes

  • Serve with steamed vegetables or brown rice.
  • Adjust sweetness by adding more or less honey.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Chinese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

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