Orange Chicken Recipe
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Sweet, spicy and flavorful – this makeover Orange Chicken is a lighter and healthier version of the popular Chinese fast-food take-out dish.
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Ingredients
- 1/3 cup freshly-squeezed orange juice
- 20 oz skinless (boneless chicken breast, cut into small cubes)
- 1/4 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
- kosher salt (to taste)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (Tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 1/2 tbsp corn starch
- 2 tbsp white or brown sugar (or sugar substitute)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp Chinese rice wine
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tbsp Sriracha (or more to taste)
- 1- inch grated ginger
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped scallions
- 2 teaspoons corn starch
- 1/2 tsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Mix the orange sauce ingredients and set aside.
- Season the chicken lightly with salt and coat evenly with corn starch, set aside.
- Heat a wok on high heat, add 1 teaspoon of sesame oil and add half of the chicken. Cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side until well browned, set aside.
- Add 1 teaspoon of oil and chicken and repeat cooking 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Set aside with the rest of the chicken.
- Add remaining teaspoon of oil and quickly stir-fry the minced garlic and ginger until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the orange zest then return the chicken to the pan.
- Quickly stir the chicken then add the orange sauce and cook until the sauce thickens,about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Divide between 4 plates and garnish with the scallion and sesame seeds.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
3/4 generous cup
Calories
288kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
32.5g
(65%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
0.5g
(3%)
Cholesterol
81mg
(27%)
Sodium
463mg
(19%)
Fiber
0.5g
(2%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 288 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3/4 generous cup | |
| Calories | 288kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 32.5g | 65% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 463mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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