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Healthy Orange Chicken

Quick stir-fried chicken tossed together with sweet, crunchy sugar snap peas and a light orange sauce made with fresh orange juice and sweetened with honey!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 244 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

Orange Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar snap peas
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
Orange Sauce
  • Zest of an orange
  • 3/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 clove garlic, grated or minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes
  • Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch whisked together with 2 tablespoons of water until smooth

Instructions

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  1. Cut the chicken into bite sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
  2. In a small or bowl or glass measuring cup, whisk together all of the ingredients for the orange sauce.
  3. Heat a large non-stick or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. When the skillet is hot spray with cooking spray and add in the sugar snap peas. Sautè for a minute until they turn bright green, then place them onto a plate and set aside.
  4. Add the tablespoon of oil into the same skillet and swirl to coat the pan in oil. Dump the chicken into the pan and sautè for 4-5 minutes or until it's almost cooked through.
  5. Pour the orange sauce in with the chicken and stir to coat. Add the sugar snap peas back in with the chicken and stir to coat. Cook for another minute or until the sauce has thickened.
  6. Remove from the heat and serve over rice or quinoa.

Nutrition Information

Calories 244kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 73mg (24%) Sodium 422mg (18%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 14g (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 244

% Daily Value*

Calories 244kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 73mg 24%
Sodium 422mg 18%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 14g 28%

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