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Orange Chicken and Asparagus Recipe
For a healthier alternative to a favorite Chinese dish, try this Orange Chicken and Asparagus. Serve over rice or noodles, or enjoy on its own!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Calories: 463 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 4 oz chicken sliced into strips
- 1 tsp minced garlicÂ
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 cups asparagus chopped
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 1 juice and zest of orange
- rice (optional)
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet. Sauté sliced chicken, garlic and red pepper flakes for about 7 minutes. Add chopped asparagus and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sesame seeds, and juice and zest of 1 orange. Add to skillet and cook for 1 minute. Serve plain or over rice of your choice.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
463kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
85mg
(28%)
Sodium
429mg
(18%)
Potassium
755mg
(22%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
2335IU
(47%)
Vitamin C
17.7mg
(20%)
Calcium
96mg
(10%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 463
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 463kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 429mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 755mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 2335IU | 47% |
| Vitamin C | 17.7mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 96mg | 10% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.