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healthy orange chicken recipe

healthy orange chicken recipe: 5 Reasons You’ll Adore It


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

A delicious and healthy twist on the classic orange chicken.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb chicken breast, diced
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 orange, zested
  • 2 green onions, chopped

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix orange juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch.
  2. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
  3. Add chicken and cook until browned.
  4. Pour sauce over chicken and stir well.
  5. Cook until sauce thickens.
  6. Garnish with orange zest and green onions.

Notes

  • Serve with steamed rice or vegetables.
  • Adjust sweetness by adding more or less honey.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Chinese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

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