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Healthy Orange Chicken

Delicious Healthy Orange Chicken Ready in Just 30 Minutes

Enjoy a delightful Healthy Orange Chicken that combines tender chicken with a zesty orange sauce, perfect for nutritious weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 257
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Helps tenderize chicken
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust as needed
For the Orange Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Orange Juice Bottled juice can be a substitute
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Opt for low-sodium if desired
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Use less for a milder taste
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Thickens sauce and creates crisp chicken
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) Infuses flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest Optional, intensifies flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar Can substitute with white or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Garlic Sauce Optional for extra kick
  • 3 tablespoons Brown Sugar Honey can also be used
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Chili Flakes Adjust to taste
For Cooking and Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Oil Neutral oil like vegetable or canola
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds For garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions Chopped, for garnish
For Serving
  • 2 cups Cooked Rice White, brown, or cauliflower rice
  • 2 cups Steamed Broccoli For a nutritious side

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • skillet
  • Whisk

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Marinate the chicken by combining chicken breast, baking soda, salt, fresh orange juice, soy sauce, black pepper, cornstarch, minced garlic, and minced ginger in a large bowl. Let sit for at least 10 minutes.
  2. In a separate 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 a pinch of salt. Set aside.
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add marinated chicken, and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook for another 5-6 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  4. Pour the prepared orange sauce over the cooked chicken. Stir gently to coat and cook uncovered for an additional 5 minutes until sauce thickens.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve over cooked rice and alongside steamed broccoli.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 257kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure uniform pieces of chicken for even cooking. Don't rush marinating for best flavor and tenderness.

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