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Skinny Orange Chicken Recipe

Orange Chicken makes a favorite Chinese dish. Get this lightened up Skinny Orange Chicken recipe which is Paleo-friendly, gluten-free, and grain-free, but definitely not free of flavor!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 237 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 4 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1/4 1/4 cup chicken stock or broth
  • 3 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 2 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1/4 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 3 3 tablespoons Coconut aminos 
  • 1 1/2 1 1/2 teaspoons Sriracha sauce
  • 1/4 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds for garnish optional
  • Broccoli recipe

Instructions

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  1. Melt coconut oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Add in chicken pieces and cook until cooked through and browned, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  2. While chicken is cooking, stir together chicken stock, honey or maple syrup, garlic, orange zest, orange juice, coconut aminos, Sriracha sauce, ginger and red pepper flakes. Pour into heated skillet once chicken has been removed and reduce to low heat. Cook, stirring often, until sauce has been reduced and coats the back of a wooden spoon. Remove from heat and pour over chicken.
  3. To serve, spoon chicken over a bed of broccoli and then spoon on additional sauce. Top with sesame seeds, if desired.

Notes

  • If not concerned with making this recipe Paleo-friendly, use the following substitutions:For 1 tablespoon coconut oil, use butter or olive oil or a combination of the twoFor 1/4 cup coconut aminos, use 1/4 soy sauce
  • If your sauce does not thicken as desired, you may add the following to assist in the thickening:Mix 1 - 2 teaspoons of tapioca flour or arrowroot powder, if Paleo OR cornstarch, if non-Paleo, with the same amount of water to form a paste. Stir into the sauce well to thicken.

Nutrition Information

Calories 237kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 72mg (24%) Sodium 448mg (19%) Potassium 464mg (13%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 65IU (1%) Vitamin C 12.7mg (14%) Calcium 13mg (1%) Iron 0.6mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 237

% Daily Value*

Calories 237kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 72mg 24%
Sodium 448mg 19%
Potassium 464mg 10%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin A 65IU 1%
Vitamin C 12.7mg 14%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Iron 0.6mg 3%

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