Healthy Orange Chicken

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4.8

189 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Calories

    257 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Chinese

Healthy Orange Chicken

30 Minute Healthy Orange Chicken recipe without all the extra calories and high sodium levels. This delicious chicken tastes great and is good for you too!

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Ingredients

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To marinate the chicken

  • 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

To make Orange Sauce

  • 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
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Instructions

  1. In a medium-size bowl combine all the ingredients under the “to marinate chicken” section and mix it thoroughly and marinate the chicken for at least 10 minutes.
  2. In a separate bowl combine orange juice, soy sauce, vinegar, chili garlic sauce, cornstarch, orange zest, garlic, ginger, red chili flakes, brown sugar, and salt. Whisk it until the sugar dissolves and keep the sauce mixture aside.
  3. Heat a wide skillet; add oil and once the oil is heated add the marinated chicken pieces to it.
  4. Cook on a medium flame for 4-5 minutes and flip the chicken pieces to the next side and cook for 5-6 more minutes until the chicken is cooked perfectly.
  5. Stir in the prepared sauce mixture to the skillet and cook the chicken along with the sauce uncovered for 5 minutes.
  6. The sauce will start to thicken and everything comes together. In this stage add the sesame seeds and green onions.
  7. Serve the orange chicken along with rice and veggies.
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Notes

  • Nutritional data is for 1/4th of the sesame chicken dish excluding rice and broccoli. 

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 257kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 73mg (24%) Sodium 1219mg (51%) Potassium 562mg (16%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 204IU (4%) Vitamin C 19mg (21%) Calcium 52mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 257 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 257kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 73mg 24%
Sodium 1219mg 51%
Potassium 562mg 12%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 204IU 4%
Vitamin C 19mg 21%
Calcium 52mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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