Description
Healthy Orange Chicken is a delightful twist on a classic dish that delivers mouthwatering flavors while keeping your meal nutritious. This quick and easy recipe takes just 30 minutes to prepare, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or when entertaining guests. The combination of juicy chicken and zesty orange sauce creates a vibrant and satisfying meal that you can enjoy guilt-free. With wholesome ingredients and a low-calorie profile, you’ll love serving this delicious dish with rice or steamed vegetables for a complete dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- Salt, to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
- 1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 1/3 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1 1/2 tbsp chili garlic sauce, optional
- 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp orange zest
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- Salt, to taste
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp green onions, chopped
- 1 cup cooked rice, to serve
- 1/2 cup steamed broccoli, to serve
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix chicken pieces with baking soda, salt, fresh orange juice, soy sauce, ground black pepper, and cornstarch. Let marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- Prepare the sauce: In another bowl, whisk together fresh orange juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili garlic sauce (if using), cornstarch, orange zest, minced garlic, minced ginger, red chili flakes, brown sugar, and salt until well combined.
- Cook the chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add marinated chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through (about 10 minutes).
- Combine: Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet with the chicken. Stir occasionally for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving hot with rice and steamed broccoli.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg