Description
Healthy Orange Chicken is a delicious and nutritious twist on the classic Chinese takeout dish. Featuring tender chicken pieces coated in a vibrant orange sauce, this recipe offers a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors without the guilt. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, it?s quick to prepare and sure to satisfy your cravings while keeping your health goals in check.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for thickening)
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and orange juice. Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken until golden brown and cooked through (about 6-8 minutes).
- In a small saucepan over low heat, combine leftover marinade with cornstarch mixed in water to thicken into a sauce.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve with your choice of rice or steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg