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Healthy Orange Chicken

Healthy Orange Chicken: Guilt-Free Flavor in 30 Minutes

This Healthy Orange Chicken recipe is a guilt-free option that offers bold flavors and can be made in just 30 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Chicken Breast skinless for a healthier option
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda optional but recommended
  • Salt adjust to taste
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Orange Juice fresh is preferred
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce use low-sodium for a healthier choice
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper adjust based on preference
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) fresh is preferred
  • 1 tbsp Ginger (minced) fresh is most impactful
  • 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar can be replaced with apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Chili Garlic Sauce optional
  • 1 tbsp Orange Zest fresh zest is best
  • 1/2 tsp Red Chili Flakes adjust based on heat preference
  • 2 tbsp Brown Sugar can substitute with honey or maple syrup
For Cooking and Serving
  • 1 tbsp Oil high smoke point oil like canola or avocado oil
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds for garnish
  • 2 tbsp Green Onions (chopped) can replace with chives
  • 2 cups Cooked Rice white, brown, or cauliflower rice all make great options
  • 2 cups Steamed Broccoli can substitute with other vegetables

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine chicken breast with baking soda, salt, fresh orange juice, soy sauce, ground black pepper, cornstarch, minced garlic, and ginger. Mix well and marinate for at least 10 minutes.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together fresh orange juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili garlic sauce, cornstarch, orange zest, minced garlic, ginger, red chili flakes, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
  4. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and stir well. Simmer for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  5. Stir in sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve warm over cooked rice and steamed broccoli.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For deeper flavor, consider marinating the chicken longer. Adjust cooking time based on chicken thickness.

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