Description
Healthy Orange Chicken is a vibrant and nutritious twist on the classic dish, perfect for those busy weeknights or when you want to impress guests with minimal effort. This easy recipe features tender chicken marinated in fresh orange juice and a homemade sauce that balances sweet and spicy flavors. With lean ingredients and low calories, Healthy Orange Chicken is family-friendly and versatile, allowing you to serve it over rice, alongside vegetables, or even in wraps. Enjoy a delightful meal that doesn’t compromise on taste while keeping health in mind.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
- 1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 1/3 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1 1/2 tbsp chili garlic sauce (optional)
- 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp orange zest
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp green onions, chopped
- 1 cup cooked rice, to serve
- 1/2 cup steamed broccoli, to serve
Instructions
- In a medium-size bowl, combine all the ingredients under the 'to marinate chicken' section. Mix thoroughly and let the chicken marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, combine the orange juice, soy sauce, vinegar, chili garlic sauce (if using), cornstarch, orange zest, garlic, ginger, red chili flakes, brown sugar, and salt. Whisk until the sugar dissolves completely and set aside.
- Heat a wide skillet over medium heat. Add oil. Once heated, add the marinated chicken pieces.
- Cook on medium flame for 4–5 minutes. Flip the chicken pieces over and cook for an additional 5–6 minutes until fully cooked.
- Stir in the prepared sauce mixture into the skillet with chicken. Cook uncovered for about 5 minutes.
- As the sauce thickens, add sesame seeds and chopped green onions to enhance flavor.
- Serve your Healthy Orange Chicken alongside cooked rice and steamed broccoli for a complete meal. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (230g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg