Description
A lightened-up takeout favorite this Healthy Orange Chicken combines juicy chicken breast pieces with a sweet, tangy, and savory orange sauce. Quick, nourishing, and bursting with citrus flavor, it’s a wholesome dinner ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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- Zest of 1 large orange
- 1 1/2 cups orange juice
- 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or Bragg’s liquid aminos)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients. Set aside.
- Preheat a large skillet (preferably cast iron) on high heat. Add oil and swirl to coat.
- Add chicken and cook uncovered for about 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.
- Whisk sauce again and pour over chicken. Reduce heat to medium-high and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens.
- Garnish with green onion and sesame seeds. Serve hot over rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice.
Notes
- For extra juiciness, use boneless skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts.
- Fresh-squeezed orange juice gives the best flavor.
- Make ahead: The sauce can be prepared up to 2 days in advance and refrigerated.
Nutrition
- Calories: 310
