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Orange Chicken Recipe

Sweet, spicy and flavorful – this makeover Orange Chicken is a lighter and healthier version of the popular Chinese fast-food take-out dish.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 288 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese

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

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  1. Mix the orange sauce ingredients and set aside.
  2. Season the chicken lightly with salt and coat evenly with corn starch, set aside.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Add remaining teaspoon of oil and quickly stir-fry the minced garlic and ginger until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  6. Add the orange zest then return the chicken to the pan.
  7. Quickly stir the chicken then add the orange sauce and cook until the sauce thickens,about 1 to 2 minutes.
  8. Divide between 4 plates and garnish with the scallion and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.