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Easy Orange Chicken Recipe
Quick and easy orange chicken recipe
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 247 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese , American
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 6 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate
- 1/4 cup orange marmalade
- 1/4 cup brown sugar packed1
- 2 tablespoons lite soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce2
- 1 clove garlic minced,
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil3
- 2 pounds diced chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lukewarm water
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, stir fresh orange juice, tomato sauce, orange juice concentrate, orange marmalade, brown sugar, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, garlic, and ginger together until combined. Set aside.
- Heat a large, heavy skillet over medium heat.
- Add the avocado oil and carefully swirl around the pan.
- Stir in the diced chicken breast, and cook through, stirring regularly. Chicken should reach a temperature of 165F.
- Remove chicken to a plate and tent with aluminum foil to keep warm.
- Add the sauce to the now-empty skillet.
- Cook, stirring the entire time, until the sauce has reduced to about 1/2 cup. Reduce the heat if necessary.
- In a small bowl, stir the cornstarch and water together.
- Stir into the sauce and cook for about 1-2 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
- Stir the cooked chicken back into the sauce and toss to coat in sauce.
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Notes
- For a more savory sauce, don't pack the brown sugar or reduce to taste.
- For a spicier sauce, use more to taste. If you prefer even more heat, use red pepper flakes to taste.
- Or another neutral oil with a high smoke point
- Nutrition values are estimates.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
247kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
502mg
(21%)
Potassium
595mg
(17%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin A
173IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
26mg
(29%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 247
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 247kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 502mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 595mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 173IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.