Orange Chicken
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
3 - 4 servings
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Calories
355 kcal
Orange Chicken
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This easy orange chicken recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. Faster than takeout with restaurant-style taste, you'll make it again and again!
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Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 1 pound chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces, or tenders, boneless skinless
- 1 tablespoon honey or pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce low-sodium
- ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- ⅓ cup green onion about 3 medium/large or 4 small, thinly sliced
For the Orange Sauce:
- orange zest of 1 medium
- ⅓ cup orange juice freshly squeezed from the same 1 medium orange
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce low-sodium
- 1 tablespoon ginger fresh, minced
- 2 cloves garlic about 2 teaspoons, minced
- ⅓ cup water
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes to taste
- brown rice for serving, prepared
- vegetables for serving (see notes, sautéed
Instructions
- Add the chicken to a medium bowl. Top with the soy sauce, honey, and baking soda. Let sit 15 minutes, or refrigerate for up to 1 day.
- Meanwhile, prepare the orange sauce: In a small saucepan, whisk together the orange zest (I recommend zesting directly into the pan so you catch the flavorful oils), orange juice, honey, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic. In a small bowl, whisk together the water and cornstarch to create a smooth slurry. Stir into the orange mixture. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce is thickened and reduced, about 2 minutes. Stir in the red pepper flakes. Removed from the heat and set aside.
- Sauté the chicken. In a wok or large skillet, heat the canola oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the 3 tablespoons cornstarch over the top of the chicken. Stir to evenly coat, using a spoon to separate the pieces and ensure each is nicely coated.
- Once the oil is hot and shimmering, add the chicken to the pan in an even layer, a few pieces at a time (discard any remaining marinade). If any of the pieces are stuck together, use a spoon to break them back apart. Cook the orange chicken on the first side until golden brown, about 2 minutes. With tongs, flip and cook on the remaining sides, stirring periodically, until the chicken is deeply golden brown on all sides and completely cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes more.
- Reduce the heat to low and pour in the orange sauce. Stir to coat the chicken evenly. The sauce will loosen up a tiny bit as you stir, then coat the chicken to make it deliciously sticky. Stir in the green onions. Serve hot with rice.
Notes
- TO STORE: Refrigerate leftover orange chicken in an airtight storage container for up to 3 days.
- TO REHEAT: Reheat orange chicken in a skillet set over medium heat or in the microwave.
- TO FREEZE: Freeze orange chicken in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. Let it thaw in the refrigerator, then reheat according to the instructions above.
- If you’d like to serve with sautéed veggies: Remove the cooked chicken to a plate after Step 4. Saute your vegetables of choice in 1 tablespoon oil with a few dashes of soy sauce until crisp-tender. Add the chicken back to the skillet and proceed to Step 5.
- Adapted from my Healthy Orange Chicken
- TO STORE: Refrigerate leftover orange chicken in an airtight storage container for up to 3 days.
- TO REHEAT: Reheat orange chicken in a skillet set over medium heat or in the microwave.
- TO FREEZE: Freeze orange chicken in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. Let it thaw in the refrigerator, then reheat according to the instructions above.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1g
Calories
355kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
0.04g
(2%)
Cholesterol
97mg
(32%)
Potassium
712mg
(15%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
20g
(40%)
Vitamin A
211IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
28mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3- 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 355 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 355kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 712mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 211IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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